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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…Welcome to Manchester Local Offer
We’re about all things SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) for children and young people up to the age of 25 in the Manchester City Council area and their parents/carers. What is the Manchester Local Offer? Our newsletter Our monthly drop ins Local Offer SEND…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 information you provide can help to assist in the planning, monitoring and development of services for disabled children and their…Are you eligible for free childcare for your 2 year old?
Many children aged two can have 15 hours free early learning a week at a day nursery, playgroup or with a childminder. Early Learning in a childcare setting helps children with their development and to gain confidence, ready for when they start school. Find out if…Stuff to Do
There are lots of leisure activities for children and young people with a disability in Manchester. There are also lots of mainstream clubs and activities which are accessible to disabled children, known as 'universal services'. You can: Use the 'Search the Service Directory' facility at…Early Years Pathway for Children aged 0 to 5 with SEND (Special Educational Need or Disability)
Many children with Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND) are able to access the same types of provision that are available for all children/young people. They will not require any additional resources beyond some advice or signposting to enable them to do this. Information about…Preparing for Adulthood
Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) is a programme funded by the Department for Education and is delivered by a partnership between the National Development Team for inclusion (NDTi).16 to 19 funding for students with additional needs
Report looking at how 16 to 19 institutions plan, spend and evaluate their funding to support students with additional needs. Please click this link to view the report.Choosing Childcare
Choosing Childcare Find details of local Childcare Providers in Manchester, including registered childminders who offer care in their own home, private day nurseries, adult and toddler groups, playgroups and out of school provision. You can search for eligble providers of Early Education Funding for 2, 3 or…