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Early Help Hubs and Early Help Parenting Team
Our Early Help Hubs are still responding to Requests for Early Help Support, however due to safety measures such as the need for social distancing and keeping families and workers safe, there may be some changes as to how we contact families and share information…Stuff to Do
Find lists of activities, sports & holiday activities for children & young people with a disability. There are also lots of mainstream clubs and activities which are accessible to disabled children, known as 'universal services'. Take a look in the Things to Do category to find out…Schools
Find details of Manchester Schools in this area of the directory.Childcare
Choosing Childcare for children with special education needs and disabilities Choosing the right childcare service is important for you and your child. You need to be confident that your child is safe, secure and happy. Sometimes it can feel daunting trying to find a suitable…Are you eligible for free childcare for your 2 year old?
Note: We are aware of an issue currently affecting the Funded Early Learning checker. We are working to fix this as soon as possible. Alternatively you can contact a daycare provider directly who will be able to complete a 2 year old eligibility check on your…Elective Home Education - advice and information
If you are educationg your child from home, or thinking about it - The following areas will be able to provide information and advice: Home Education Advisory Service Elective Home Education Service Manchester City Council WebsiteInformation and advice on Apprenticeships
Information regarding funding high needs students on apprenticeships can be found in the funding principles for 2015/16. Apprenticeships Apprenticeships are also another option for high needs students. High needs funding for apprentices is met by the EFA through the SFA’s apprenticeship funding methodology, in summary…Improving the Local Offer: Our Response to your Feedback
Your Feedback A parent emailed us to tell us that she had looked on the Local Offer to find out who to contact about progress of her request for an Education, Health and Care Plan. Her comments were: “From the Local Offer I found a…SEND Local Offer: Help available through Sure Start Children's Centres
Sure Start Children's Centres offer a range of services for all families of children under the age of 5. These are known as universal services. These include: Ante Natal/Post Natal Services Healthy Child drop in Health and Development Reviews Early Learning opportunities for families and…