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Feedback from Resilience conference Friday 25th November 2016
The theme of the day was “Inclusion Matters: Resilience”. Parent Champion Geraldine Hills attended two workshops. For further details open her document Feedback from the Resilience Conference. Workshop 1 was presented by Professor Nicola Whitton: The Importance of Failure – playful learning for all ages. Workshop 2:…Lee Scott's Report - Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) 2016
At the Contact a Family / National Network of Parent Carer Forums Conference , Edward Timpson announced the publication of the report produced by Lee Scott. His report can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/send-experiences-with-schools-and-colleges In March 2016, the former Secretary of State Nicky Morgan invited Lee Scott…Access to computers and help to get online
Would you like to know about accessing services online including the Local Offer, but do not have access to a computer or the internet or would like help? Click on this link to find your nearest library, community centre, or computer club. Alternatively if you…Are you considering setting up a nursery, playgroup or out of school club in Manchester?
Please contact the Early Quality Assurance team for further support and advice. North or East Manchester - Lesley Rudge, email- l.rudge@manchester.gov.uk Central Manchester - Jennie Henry. email -j.henry@manchester.gov.uk South Manchester or Wythenshawe - Gill Blackwell. email -g.blackwell@manchester.gov.ukCarer's Credit
Carer’s Credit You could get Carer’s Credit if you’re caring for someone for at least 20 hours a week. Carer’s Credit is a National Insurance credit that helps with gaps in your National Insurance record. Your State Pension is based on your National Insurance record.…Case Studies for Short Breaks and Universal Services
Case Studies for Short Breaks and Universal Services In this section you will find case studies from disabled young people, service providers and parents about services they have accessed and young people that have been empowered to access services and social activities to enrich their…Local Offer Review Board- Minutes and Reports
The purpose of the board is to ensure the Local Authority is carrying out its statutory responsibilities to prepare, develop and review its Local Offer and to ensure the Local Offer is collaborative, accessible, comprehensive, upto date and transparent. The Board also acts as the Steering…Parenting tips: For parents of children age 0-11+
Click on the links for further information on parenting tips; from understanding children's behaviour to toilet training and helping your child to sleep.3-11 years: Understanding children's fears
It is common for young and growing children to become frightened of people, events or possible disasters during childhood. Usually, these worries don't last for long because children understand things better as they get older. Sometimes a fear becomes so strong that it stops a…