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Disagreement Resolution and Mediation Services in Manchester
Most disagreements can be sorted out by talking with the school, college, local authority, or Clinical Commissioning Group. Sometimes it can be difficult to reach agreement and SENDIASS Manchester. SENDIASS Manchester can help by providing impartial information, advice and support. Where issues can still not be resolved,…Information and advice on Apprenticeships
Information regarding funding high needs students on apprenticeships can be found in the funding principles for 2015/16. Apprenticeships Apprenticeships are also another option for high needs students. High needs funding for apprentices is met by the EFA through the SFA’s apprenticeship funding methodology, in summary…Short Breaks
Manchester City Council provides a range of Short Break services for disabled children and young people with Special Educational Needs, rare disorders and chronic medical conditions age 0 - 17 years inclusive.You can also view our range of Short Break Approved Providers, which you can contact…Skills for Life
Skills for Life is a universal approach which aims to raise the profile of skills so that for children and young people know when and where they are developing these vital skills for life. The five key skills are : Communication Problem Solving Self-belief (including…Stuff to do
Here is a selection of activities that are free or low cost for families with children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) living in the Manchester City Council area. The SEND Community Offer - Families living in the Manchester City Council area can access free…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…Sign up for the Local Offer newsletter
To get the Local Offer Newsletter, you need to sign up on the Manchester City Council e-bulletin system. Put in your email address. Do the CAPTCHA and click the consent box. (You have the option of creating a password but you don't need to do…Local Offer SEND Information Hub
We have created this resource to bring information together in one place around special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in the Manchester City Council area and beyond. To learn more about us, please visit What is Manchester Local Offer? You can sign up to our newsletter and…Welcome to Manchester Local Offer
We’re about all things SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) for children and young people up to the age of 25 in the Manchester City Council area and their parents/carers. What is the Manchester Local Offer? Sign up to our newsletter Our monthly drop ins…