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  1. SEN Support in Mainstream Schools

    What is SEN support?Every child with Special Educational Needs (SEN) should have SEN support. This means help that is additional to or different from the support generally given to other children of the same age. The purpose of SEN support is to help children achieve the…
  2. Local Offer newsletter

    Below is a list of all of our newsletters, with an idea of what is in each of them. To get the newsletter, you need to sign up to the Manchester City Council e-bulletin system. Here is some guidance on how to do this.  ************ October 2nd 2023 DROP…
  3. Welcome to Manchester Local Offer

    Welcome to Manchester Local Offer. This is an introduction to who we are and how we can support you, whether you are a parent/carer, family member, or working in the city with families. We’re about all things SEND for children and young people up to…
  4. Local Offer SEND Information Hub

    Welcome to Manchester Local Offer’s SEND Information Hub. There is a lot of information out there for the city's families. We have created this resource to bring it together in one place. To learn more about us, please visit Welcome to Manchester Local Offer. You can sign…
  5. Stuff to Do

    Find lists of activities, sports and holiday activities for children and young people with a disability. There are also lots of mainstream clubs and activities which are accessible to disabled children, known as 'universal services'. Take a look in the Things to Do category to find out…
  6. 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…
  7. Support from organisations

    Manchester Local Offer SEND Information Hub Here is a selection of organisations and groups in the Manchester area and nationally to support parents/carers and families with children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).  You can also search our online directory which has information on…
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