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  1. SEN Support in Mainstream Schools

    What is SEN support?Every child with Special Educational Needs (SEN) should have SEN support. This means help that is additional to or different from the support generally given to other children of the same age. The purpose of SEN support is to help children achieve the…
  2. 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…
  3. 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…
  4. SEND Inclusion Funding and DAF Funding

    Most children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) will have their needs met through universal provision or through services available through the Manchester Early Years Pathway for children aged 0-5 with a special educational need or disability A small number of children will have…
  5. 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…
  6. Sign up for the Local Offer newsletter

    Sign up for the Local Offer newsletter on the Manchester City Council e-bulletin system. How to do this Put in your email address. Do the CAPTCHA and click the consent box. You have the option of creating a password but you don't need to do…
  7. 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…
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