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  1. 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.  …
  2. Get involved and have your say

    You and your young person can have a say in the support and services you need. By sharing your experiences and collaborating with us and other organisations, we can make positive changes that benefit all SEND families in the city. What shall I tell you…
  3. Guidance for new parent carers

    Having a child with special educational needs and/or disability (SEND) can affect all areas of life. The good news is, there is a lot of support. It is just knowing where to find it, which is why we have created this section. Just as importantly, it…
  4. 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…
  5. Local Offer SEND Information Hub

    We have created this resource to bring information together in one place around special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in the Manchester City Council area and beyond.  To learn more about us, please visit What is Manchester Local Offer? You can sign up to our newsletter for regular…
  6. What is the Manchester Local Offer?

    This is an introduction to who we are and how we can support you, especially if you are: a parent/carer a young person up to 25 with SEND working with families and young people Watch our short film about Manchester Local Offer.   
  7. SEND families experiences during the Covid pandemic

    We wanted to capture how SEND families were experiencing the Covid pandemic and their thoughts of some of the ways we responded. Luca, Geraldine and Jodie share their stories in short video recordings. We also asked our Changemakers to co-produce a survey to understand the…
  8. Youth Offer

    Here you will find information on positive activities and support services for young people, most of which are low cost or free. This includes details of employment, skills and training services, holiday activities, youth clubs, one to one support, dance, arts and drama groups and…
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