Helping Shape and Develop Services Available to Children
Manchester Parent Carer Forum works to represent the ‘voice’ of parents and carers of children and young people aged 0-25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). We are a group of volunteer parents and carers. We endeavour to work in partnership with Manchester Local Authority, Education, Health, Social Care and other providers to make sure the services they plan and deliver meet the needs of Manchester families.
Manchester Parent Carer Forum provides an opportunity for parents and carers to receive information, share their voice and come together. We can then identify the trending issues. This ensures that our members are fully represented during the design, development, delivery and review of services whilst working in partnership with providers.
Latest Posts
GM Sleep Support Offer – Parent/Carer Questionnaire
NHS Greater Manchester is in the process of developing a universal sleep support offer for families of children aged 5 years and over with autism and/or ADHD who are experiencing sleep difficulties. Their aim is
SEND Community Offer – Monthly Relaxed Cinema Sessions (Autumn 2026)
Booking for the October 2026 cinema session will open at 6pm on Thursday, 8 October! For those who will be at the Local Offer Drop-in on the 14th, you can visit our table if you
SEND Childcare Surveys 2026
Manchester City Council has asked us to circulate two surveys which look into finding and using childcare outside of school hours. Please try to find time to respond, as it will help the local authority
See You in the Pool
With another heatwave coming this week, we thought now's the perfect time to post something about swimming in Manchester. 😉 Swimming is an essential life skill that provides numerous benefits, including physical fitness, water safety,
DfE Consultation: Upfront funding for mainstream schools – Creating a “Local SEND Inclusion Formula”
The Department for Education (DfE) has launched a new consultation on mainstream school funding for SEND, linked to the SEND Reform consultations, focusing on "Upfront funding for mainstream schools: creating a 'local SEND inclusion formula'".
Useful Info for Families on Manchester Day 2026
Manchester Day, the annual celebration of everything great about our city, is back running on a Sunday this year and will be happening on the 26th of July. Following Manchester’s appearance at Barcelona’s La Mercè festival
Who can join Manchester Parent Carer Forum?
Parents or carers of a child/young person aged 0-25 with any type of additional need or disability and living in Manchester are welcome to join. Joining our forum does not mean you have to commit lots of time. You can join and receive information, and then decide later if you want to get more involved at your own pace.
The forum represents the views of parents in the local area but does not advocate for individual families.