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Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman
The Local Government Ombudsman is a service that investigates complaints from the public about councils (and some other bodies providing public services) in England. It also investigates complaints about registered adult social care providers. It is the last stage of the complaints process for people who have given the council…Children's Education Advisory Service
The Children's Education Advisory Service (CEAS) provides expert and impartial advice about the education of service children. CEAS are part of the MOD’s Directorate Children and Young People (DCYP) and are a small dedicated team, who are experienced in advising service parents on a wide range of…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.Staying safe on the Internet and on-line
Getting help and support about using the Internet and social media safely can be daunting. There are lots of organisations that offer practical support. Thinkuknow website:The ThinkUknow website offers practical advice and guidance for parents/carers and children and young people. ThinkUknow is the education programme…Edward Timpson publishes landmark exclusions review
Timpson Review makes 30 recommendations to ensure exclusions are used appropriately and Government commits to new school accountability View the full Timpson Report hereThe People’s History Museum (PHM): what we have learnt from Parent Champions
On Sunday 27 January 2019 we invited families with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to visit the museum. The aim was to give us some honest feedback about what we do well and what could be improved. Reflecting a month later, here is what…Looking for things to do this summer? FAB Summer 2019
Looking for things to do this summer? Manchester Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Local Offer have put together a leaflet of fun activities. View the Things To Do leaflet hereSingle Route of Redress National Trial - Guidance and Toolkit
Single Route of Redress – National Trial What is the National Trial? The Government are extending the powers of the First-tier Tribunal (SEND), sometimes referred to as the ‘SEND Tribunal’, to make non-binding recommendations about the health and social care aspects of Education, Health and…