This event is one of a series of free events for parents/carers and practitioners as part of the North West Change Programme Partnership (CPP).

It’s a chance to:

• Get an update on the Change Programme Partnership
• Learn the impact of the feedback from last September’s event
• Give your views on SEND matters, including inclusive mainstream provision
• Find out about SEND support in the city

You are welcome to arrive at any time and to leave early if needed. We do encourage everyone to arrive between 9:30 to 10am, if possible, as it’ll make registration easier and faster.

There will be a limited number of creche places available for those who need to bring younger children (up to age 5).

Please contact us or the Local Offer team if you need support with booking: 01612192125 

Here are some photos from last year’s conference:

Workshops:

• Family Hubs (0-25 years) 

  In this workshop you’ll find out about what the Family Hubs, what they have to offer and how you can get involved. 

• “How are you doing?“ 

  This is an interactive workshop on health services for SEND. 

• Inclusion in Mainstream Schools Through the Neurodiversity in Education Programme 

  Find out about the Neurodiversity in Education Programme. It’s one of the ways in which MCC supports schools in developing a more inclusive environment for children and young people, with the help of parents and carers. The programme was designed with input from parents, carers, young people, neurodivergent adults, education professionals, and healthcare professionals. 

• Manchester Working Together Network 

  This is a great opportunity to hear from and about various local SEND organisations and parent-led support groups that can benefit your family.

• M-Thrive 

  In this workshop you’ll find out about all the support available for mental wellbeing for children and young people, in Manchester. 

• Ordinarily Available Provision 

  This workshop will look at the support available to help schools with inclusion, including the Ordinarily Available Provision toolkit, outreach from specialist schools and services, Emotional Barriers to School Attendance toolkit, Transition resources and technology support for pupils, such as the AV1 robot. 

• Speech and Language Therapy and Early Years 

  In this workshop, you’ll find out about the range of support in Early Years, including speech and language therapy.

• SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) 

  In this workshop you can find out about the advice and support which the SENDIASS service is able to offer to parents/professionals. 

• SHOC Project 

  We know the transition from Primary to Secondary School is a challenging for many of our SEND young people because that’s what they tell us. We want your views about ways to address this, and what actions we can take, to support a smoother transition and a successful secondary education. 

• What’s Important to Families 

  In this session, we will explore the different aspects of life that are important to families of deaf, disabled and neurodivergent children and young people.

Info Stalls:

• About Me
  The ‘About Me’ document is a way to share more information about yourself, to someone you are meeting for the first time.
  You can send it to them before an appointment, an activity or moving to a new setting. It is great for job applications too. They get to know you before they meet you.
  You can let a doctor, a dentist, a tutor, a coach or an employer know how you like to:
  • communicate
  • be supported
  • be kept safe and well
  And
  • What your strengths are. What you are amazing at!
  • What you like and are passionate about
  • What your future plans are – What and where you want to be
• Supported Internships 
  Supported internships are the best route into employment for young people aged 16-24 with an Education, Health and Care plan.
  They are a partnership between employers, colleges, supported employment providers and Manchester City Council. They allow a young person to learn skills in real work environments with the support of tutors and job coaches.

  Alongside their time at the employer, young people complete a personalised study programme which includes the chance to study for relevant qualifications.

  Wherever possible, they support the young person to move into paid employment at the end of the programme.