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Manchester's Register of Disabled Children
Manchester's Register of Disabled Children The Register is a database of children and young people aged 0-19 years with disabilities or special educational needs. The Register aims to improve access and take up of services, and identify gaps in provision. The information you provide is…The Local Offer (Disability and Special Educational Needs)
The Manchester Local Offer brings together information in one place. It helps children and young people with SEND up to the age of 25 and their parents understand what services and support they can expect locally. This includes their statutory entitlements which are required by…Children and Families
Find information on national and local organisations, services and activities for families, children and young people and the practitioners supporting them. This includes details of childcare providers (Childminders, Day Nurseries, Playgroups, etc) in Manchester.Travel and Transport
In this section you will find lots of information about travel and transport solutions for Disabled Children, Young People and their families.Adult and Toddlers
Adult and toddler groups are for children under 3 and their parents or carers. They can be a great way of meeting other parents and give young children the chance to play. View all services in this category Most children's centres offer adult and toddler…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…Advice about choosing childcare
The first thing you will need to do when arranging childcare is find out exactly what is available in your area. Once you have found local providers, you will need to do a bit of research to see which will suit your child best. See…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…The Local Offer Review Board
From 1 September 2014, the Local Offer Review Board replaced the Learning Difficulties and Disabilities (LDD) Board. The Board members are from health, education, schools and social care as well as representatives from parent groups in Manchester. The purpose of the board is to ensure…