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What if I don’t agree with decisions about SEN provision?
This information is about what you can do if your child has special educational needs (SEN) or a disability and you are unhappy about the help they are getting.IAS Manchester can: listen to your concerns help you sort out the issues identify other people who can…What is a Young Carer?
What is a Young Carer? Young carers are children and young people under 18 years old who provide unpaid care to a family member who is physically or mentally ill, disabled or misuses substances. The tasks and level of caring undertaken by young carers can…What's new on the Local Offer?
Welcome to What's new on Local Offer. Please click on view all services, to find the newest services, organisations and information we've recently added. Please note this information will be updated regularly.When Things Go Wrong
Downloads How to appeal a SEND decision How to bring a disability discrimination claim Mediation Send Reforms Young offenders Judicial Review Legal aid Complaints CYP SEN in Youth Custody Disagreement Resolution and Mediation EHC Assessment Timelines Equality Act Early Years Equality Act Equality Act Easy…Where to get help with Childcare
If you have any issues relating to Childcare, be it finding a suitable provider, applying for a place or paying for it. Please contact your local Children's Centre for advice. Search for your local Children's Centre.Whole Family Pathway
This is a tool for all adults’ and children’s services, education, health and other agencies who have contact with young carers and their families. The Children’s Society has developed this Whole Family Pathway, to ensure that however a family (Parent or Child) in need of…Winter Fuel Payment
Winter Fuel Payment or Winter Fuel Allowance is an annual payment to help with heating costs, made to households with someone over Pension Credit age. To ask about your payment or to make a claim, call the Winter Fuel Payment Helpline on 0845 915 1515.…Working
Please use the sub-categories to find what you are looking for. For more information on getting the most out of the directory, see search help.Working Together in Manchester:Register of Parents who want to Get Involved
Working Together in Manchester: Register of Parents who want to Get Involved Are you the parent or carer for a child or young person with special educational needs and/or disabilities? Do you want to make a difference in Manchester? Information, Advice and Support (IAS) Manchester…