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Q&A from the June Virtual Local Offer Drop-in
We asked participating organisations/teams in last month's Virtual SEND Local Offer Drop-in to collate questions that parents asked them so we can share the information to more parents & carers.Below are the questions that parents asked
“Reasonable Endeavours” EHCP Law Change to End July 31
Last Monday, we learned of the unfortunate news that the change in the law for Education Health and Care Plans (EHCP) in England has been extended by the Department for Education (DfE) until end of 31st
TfGM Travel Guidance and Face Covering Exemption Card
We recently shared with you guidance from Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) about the rules on wearing face covering on public transport across Greater Manchester (and throughout the country), including information about exemptions. We are pleased
About Face Coverings in Greater Manchester Public Transportation
As you might know, face coverings are now mandatory (starting on Monday last week, June 15th) on public transport (with exemptions). Even as we are aware of the exemptions - e.g., children under the age of
Back to School Resources for Autistic Students, Their Parents and Schools/Colleges
At the start of June, Manchester produced a "back to school" pack that staff from Educational Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy and the Clinical Service for Children with Disabilities have put together as a multi-agency project.
Make a Fellow SEND Parent/Carer Smile This Carers Week
It's Carers Week and, to celebrate, we created a (virtual) present to all the wonderful parents and carers of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) in Manchester. Through the form below,
Extension of Temporary Changes to EHCP Legislation
We previously shared with you information about the temporary changes to the law regarding Education Health and Care (EHC) plans during the Coronavirus pandemic, which was followed by a factsheet from Information, Advice and Support Manchester
Q&A from the May Virtual Local Offer Drop-in
We asked participating organisations/teams in last month's Virtual SEND Local Offer Drop-in to collate questions that parents asked them so we can share the information to more parents & carers. Below are the questions that
“I Spy … Nature” Activity for Home
People's History Museum (PHM) recently approached us with their amazing idea for a home activity with the kids: "I Spy … Nature" Patterns in nature