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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…Special Provision Fund Capital Plan 2021
This plan shows how Manchester local authorities is planning to use capital funding provided by the Department for Education to invest in new provision to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND. Please see the attached download.Top Tips for managing your energy supplier
There's plenty of help and support if your energy supplier goes out of business What happens if my energy supplier goes out of business? You will not stop receiving gas and electricity Ofgem www.ofgem.gov.uk, the energy supplier regulator, will move your account to a new…Invitation to COVID-19 vaccination for 12 to 15 year olds
Dear Parent/Guardian As you will be aware, all 12-15 year olds across the UK are currently being offered a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer vaccine) as the next phase of the national COVID-19 vaccination programme. As part of this programme, vaccinations are being delivered by the NHS teams from Manchester Local Care…LASEND Manchester City Council letter to Area Parents
16 November 2021 Inspection of Manchester City Council local area’s effectiveness in identifying and meeting the needs of, and improving outcomes for, children and young people who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) from Monday 22 November to Friday 26 November 2021. Ofsted and…How to use the Local Offer
Are you new to the Local Offer? Are you a parent? Come to our Local Offer drop-in's thoughout Manchester for a demonstration of how to use the local offer. We have drop in's in the North, Central & South of the city. Are you a professional?…Manchester joint area SEND inspection letter
In November 2021, Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission conducted a joint inspection of Manchester to judge how effectively the local area has implemented the special educational needs and disability reforms. The findings from the inspection have now been published on the Ofsted website. …NW SEND Regional Network March 2022
Please click here to see the full Newsletter. If there are particular areas of work or themes that you would like support with, activities or events then do let us know. We would also welcome any good news you have to share, or challenges you’d…Support for Young Carers
Please see the links below for further information on Support for Young Carers. NHS UK Young Carers Rights Carers UK - Know your rights Barnados - Young Carers Making a step change website