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Early Help Practitioners Zone
Effective Early Help is essential to improve the life chances of Manchester’s children, young people and their families. The aim of the Manchester Early Help Service is to build capacity in communities that will prevent crime, support education and enterprise, and keep children, young people…Early Years Pathway for children aged 0-5 with a special educational need or disability
Many children with Special Education Needs and/or a Disability (SEND) are able to access the same types of provision that are available for all children/young people, and they will not require any additional resources beyond some advice or signposting to enable them to do this.…Education
This section includes information about Education & Support for children with additional needs under 5 years old, Specialist Support Schools for children aged 5 - 16 years and post-16 education for young people. Information Advice & Support Manchester for parents of disabled children...Education Accessibility Strategy 2017 - 2019
The Education Accessibility Strategy 2017 - 2019 is to ensure accessibility of the curriculum, physical environment and information for pupils with special educational needs & disabilities (SEND) in Manchester.Education Benefits
Free school meals and free childcare are available to help Manchester residents with school costs. Click on the link to the webpages for further informationEducation, Health & Care Plans and Other Support
Most children with special educational needs will be supported through the additional help & reasonable adjustments their school / setting are required to offer. This type of support is known as SEN Support. A small number of children may have, or go on to have,…Edward Timpson publishes landmark exclusions review
Timpson Review makes 30 recommendations to ensure exclusions are used appropriately and Government commits to new school accountability View the full Timpson Report hereEffective SEN Support For Schools: Resources from the NASEN SEND GATEWAY
Please view the two links below, with guidance and examples of good practice around supporting young people with SEND in schools. http://www.sendgateway.org.uk/resources.effective-sen-support-a-guide-for-senior-leaders-in-education-settings.html http://www.sendgateway.org.uk/resources.sen-support-research-evidence-on-effective-approaches-and-examples-of-current-practice-in-good-and-outstanding-schools-and-colleges.html