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Staying mentally well and socially connected
We understand the importance of mental health on your overall wellbeing. This includes feeling socially connected, combatting social isolation and loneliness.Top Tips for Parents and Professionals Working Together in Manchester
Parents and professionals all want the best support, services and outcomes for children and young people in Manchester but we all have different pressures and expectations and conflicting priorities. So it is in everyone’s best interest to find ways to work effectively together and to…Promoting Positive Relationships in Manchester
Support, Resources and Information. What is Promoting Positive Relationships? Conflict between parents is normal, but if exposure is frequent, intense, and poorly resolved, this can have a damaging impact on children, resulting in long-term mental health issues and emotional, social, and behavioural and academic problems…SEND families experiences during the Covid pandemic
We wanted to capture how SEND families were experiencing the Covid pandemic and their thoughts of some of the ways we responded. Luca, Geraldine and Jodie share their stories in short video recordings. We also asked our Changemakers to co-produce a survey to understand the…Free Sims with Internet Access
Any Manchester resident (over the age of 18) who is on a low income and struggling to pay for internet access can now get a free SIM loaded with free data. SIMs come with free internet access for up to 6 months! All you have…Emotional and mental wellbeing
This information is part of the Local Offer SEND Information Hub. Here is a list of local and national organisations to support the emotional and mental wellbeing of parents/carers and the children they care for. For under 25s, see the Young people section.Early Years Pathway for Children aged 0 to 5 with SEND (Special Educational Need or Disability)
Many children with Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND) are able to access the same types of provision that are available for all children/young people. They will not require any additional resources beyond some advice or signposting to enable them to do this. Information about…The Care and Support Jargon Buster
The Care and Support Jargon Buster is a plain English guide to the most commonly used social care words and phrases and what they mean. The definitions were developed and tested by a steering group that included people who use services, carers, representatives from local…Online safety for children with SEND
How to help your child stay safe online, set up parental controls, report cyberbullying and what sexting and online grooming are. The internet is a great tool for children and young people with SEND to be part of a community. Your child can have a…