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Veterans and Armed Forces Toolkit
Welcome to this dedicated area of 'Help and Support Manchester', for Veterans and Armed Forces. Lots of work is taking place across Greater Manchester which is enabled by the introduction and commitment to a Community Covenant. A Community Covenant is a voluntary statement of mutual support between a civilian…Volunteering
Every individual and community has unique skills, talents, knowledge and insights that are important. Through volunteering you can receive support and development to have a real influence over the places and communities in which you live. Please see the MACC website for further information. MACC are…What if I don’t agree with decisions about SEN provision?
This information is about what you can do if your child has special educational needs (SEN) or a disability and you are unhappy about the help they are getting.IAS Manchester can: listen to your concerns help you sort out the issues identify other people who can…What is a Young Carer?
What is a Young Carer? Young carers are children and young people under 18 years old who provide unpaid care to a family member who is physically or mentally ill, disabled or misuses substances. The tasks and level of caring undertaken by young carers can…What is the Manchester Local Offer?
This is an introduction to who we are and how we can support you, especially if you are: a parent/carer a young person up to 25 working with families and young people We’re about all things SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) for children and…What's new on the Local Offer?
Welcome to What's new on Local Offer. Please click on view all services, to find the newest services, organisations and information we've recently added. Please note this information will be updated regularly.When Things Go Wrong
Downloads How to appeal a SEND decision How to bring a disability discrimination claim Mediation Send Reforms Young offenders Judicial Review Legal aid Complaints CYP SEN in Youth Custody Disagreement Resolution and Mediation EHC Assessment Timelines Equality Act Early Years Equality Act Equality Act Easy…Where to get help with Childcare
If you have any issues relating to Childcare, be it finding a suitable provider, applying for a place or paying for it. Please contact your local Children's Centre for advice. Search for your local Children's Centre.Whole Family Pathway
This is a tool for all adults’ and children’s services, education, health and other agencies who have contact with young carers and their families. The Children’s Society has developed this Whole Family Pathway, to ensure that however a family (Parent or Child) in need of…