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SEND and Alternative Provision Change Programme Partnership
We’ve got some exciting news! Manchester has been chosen by the Department for Education to lead the North West Change Programme Partnership. The government realised that the system for helping children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities isn't working as well as…Stuff to do - Highlights
This information is part of the Local Offer SEND Information Hub. Here is a selection of activities that are free or low cost for families with children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) living in the Manchester City Council area. We…SEND education
This information is part of the 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 free information, advice and support…Young people with SEND up to 25
This information is part of the 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. …Local Offer Newsletter
Sign up to the Manchester City Council e-bulletin system to get the newsletter. Here is some guidance on how to do this. Our latest newsletter April 24th 2024: Our next drop in - SEND Community Offer - Other stuff to do - Carers support - News round up…Children and Families
Here you will find information on national and local organisations, services, activities for families, children and young people and the practitioners supporting them.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…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…