Articles (214)

  1. How you are having a say

    Here are some of the ways parents/carers and young people with SEND are having their say in the city. Co-production: In these special editions of the newsletter, we share the co-production work in the city. Here is the most recent issue - July 2023 (Archive: July 2020, July 2021, July…
  2. SEND health

    Local Offer SEND Information Hub  This is a new section of the Hub with information relating to health matters around children and young people with SEND.  (Go to the Local Offer SEND Information Hub.)   
  3. Young people (up to 25)

    Local Offer SEND Information Hub Watch this fun video about stuff to do in Manchester, made by students from Loreto College. There is also this video about the Flip project, an example of a SEND Community Offer activity for young people.    Go to the Local Offer SEND…
  4. SEND education

    Local Offer SEND Information Hub If you are new to the world of SEND, it might be helpful to read our Guidance For New Parent Carers.   The Special Education and Disability Information, Advice and Support Manchester (SENDIASS) offers information, advice and support around SEND education in the city.…
  5. Household matters

    Local Offer SEND Information Hub Sign up for the Manchester Local Offer newsletter to get regular cost of living updates. There is also Manchester City Council's Cost of Living Advice Line and information hub.  Here is an easy read leaflet from winter 2022/23 about help for people in Manchester. It includes what to…
  6. Benefits and grants

    Manchester Local Offer SEND Information Hub In Manchester, the 'go to' organisations for support and signposting around money matters are Carers Manchester and Citizens Advice. There is also Manchester City Council's Cost of Living Advice Line and information hub. Nationally, the charity Contact has a lot of helpful information. See the Household matters section for…
  7. Emotional and mental wellbeing

    Manchester 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.    Go to the Local Offer SEND…
  8. 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…
  9. 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…
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