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)
On Saturday, 25 September 2021, 10am to 2pm, Barnardo's will be holding a Recruitment Open Day at Benchill Children’s Centre in Wythenshawe (M22 4PZ). We are looking for people who have: A passion to support children, young people and families A belief that with the
A fellow Manchester parent-carer recently shared with us this invitation to get involved with a research study in her university: Hello, My name is Eve Bent and I am a PhD researcher at the University of Salford. I am currently running a study examining the
We have been informed by Manchester Health and Care Commissioning that Manchester is now vaccinating the 12 -15 year old specific cohort below as per the JVCI guidance: Those with severe neuro-disability and/or neuromuscular conditions that compromise respiratory function are eligible for a vaccine. This
The US' National Cancer Institute (NCI) is doing research into RASopathies, to learn more about the development of tumors in patients with a RASopathy. RASopathies are a group of conditions caused by changes in genes that send signals across the Ras/mitogen-activated protein kinase (Ras/MAPK) pathway.
Just like that, it's the summer holidays again! 🌞⛱ Many of us may have been looking forward to this - a time when we don't have to go through the morning rush, the afternoon school run, the evening homework. Best of all, it's a time
On 15 July 2021, educational psychologists, Abigail and Audrey, from One Education delivered their "Working with Your Child During the Summer Holidays" workshop for parents & carers of children & young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) in Manchester. They discussed topics such
Sense, a charity that supports people with complex disabilities, including those who are deafblind, have asked us to share the following information about their Siblings and Young Carers project: [The project] aims to deliver free, fun, engaging activities aimed at young people aged 5-18 who
Back in March, Manchester was 'visited' by Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for what is called a local area SEND interim visit. As part of their visit, inspectors met with local area leaders from Education, Health, Social Care, and parent/carer organisations such as
Last March, we held a virtual Question-and-Answer session with the Social Communication Pathway (SCP) Team so that parents and carers can learn more about this new autism assessment pathway in Manchester. A few parents joined us at the session and we were joined by:
In 28 January and earlier today, educational psychologists, Abigail and Audrey, from One Education delivered their "Working with Your Child During Lockdown" training to parents & carers of children & young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) in Manchester. They discussed and gave
