Together achieving better decisions and brighter futures for Manchester families of children and young people aged 0-25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Below are some articles and events that we have posted about or on behalf of other individuals, organisations, services, or support groups.
Some of these information are shared on behalf of Manchester’s SEND Local Offer. The Local Offer is a fantastic source of information for families of children and young people with SEND in Manchester. Please visit https://www.manchester.gov.uk/sendlocaloffer to learn more.
The Science and Industry Museum (SIM) recently shared with us some relaxed sessions at their Power Hall gallery and "Horrible Science" exhibition. These sensory-friendly sessions are specially designed for those who prefer an adjusted environment. Please open the toggles (dropdown windows) below to learn
From the 1st of April 2026, the Early Years Outreach Service (RHOSEY Team) will be moving from Rodney House School back to Manchester City Council (MCC), where the team will sit under Children and Education Services. At present, the impact will be that they will
The National Network of Parent Carer Forums (NNPCF) recently shared with us a document that aims to explain the various accompanying documents that sit alongside the White Paper, "Every Child Achieving and Thriving". The guide has been developed in response to feedback from PCFs
The National Network of Parent Carer Forums (NNPCF) recently shared with us some online events that the Council for Disabled Children (CDC) will be delivering in relation to the SEND Reform Government Consultation. They are delivering a series of information webinars which are designed
You may have heard about changes that are happening to our assessment pathways for Autism and ADHD in Greater Manchester. We recently shared a document from NHS Greater Manchester, but many people asked for more clarity around whether everyone will receive an assessment, and
As some of you will be aware, the Government has published the Schools White Paper today: "Every child achieving and thriving - GOV.UK" As we wait for further details, we know there are many parents and carers who are feeling anxious. It is important
We received an invitation from a University of Manchester researcher who is looking for parents and carers to join a focus group to discuss the different factors that affect Manchester families' ability to access an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) for their child
There's an updated version of this NHS Greater Manchester document that was released in February 2026. Please visit our Neurodevelopmental Pathway page to read the latest updates on the changes to the ADHD and autism assessment pathways. We have received communications from NHS
On Monday, we joined an NNPCF national engagement session with Minister Gould and many other Parent Carer Forums (PCFs) from around the country, to talk about the upcoming SEND reforms. We were asked: What accountability is needed in a reformed system to support an
Ahead of the publication of the Schools White Paper early next year, the Department for Education is currently engaging with families of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND), practitioners and other experts regarding the proposals to reform the SEND
