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SUMMARY:Understanding Neurodiversity and Wellbeing (Central Manchester)
DESCRIPTION:This session is aimed at parents/carers of PRIMARY and SECONDARY school-aged children. *Other sessions in North and South Manchester are also available.* \nThis workshop is led by senior mental health professionals working in the Mcr ND needs-led offer and will provide the opportunity to: \n\nDevelop your understanding of neurodiversity.\nConsider what being neurodivergent might mean for your child/young person.\nThink about factors that might impact on wellbeing for neurodivergent people.\nLearn about approaches to support wellbeing and how to access further help.\nHear about the experiences of other families and share your own experiences if you wish.\n\nBiscuits\, tea and coffee will be provided. \nIf you need an interpreter to access the session\, please email ManchesterSCP.Workshops@mft.nhs.uk with at least a week’s notice before the session. Each session can only cater for one interpreter so please contact the team ASAP if you require one. \nThis workshop is one in a series of four available from the Mcr ND needs-led offer: \n\nUnderstanding Neurodiversity and Well-being\nUnderstanding Sensory Differences\nUnderstanding Communication Differences\nUnderstanding and Working with the Education System\n\nPlease note the workshops are aimed at city of Manchester residents and some of the resources and services discussed in the sessions will be Manchester-specific. \nAny queries about this session can be directed to: ManchesterSCP.Workshops@mft.nhs.uk \n.fusion-button.button-1 {border-radius:2px;}Book NowImportant Notes:\nBooking is essential. This is a parent-only session so please do not bring children to the workshop. \nThe Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) has kindly opened the workshops to all city of Manchester parents and carers\, as part of the Mcr ND needs-led offers.  Your child does NOT have to have a formal diagnosis for parents/carers to access this workshop. If you are neurocurious and want to learn more about how you can support children or young people who are or may be neurodivergent then these workshops are for you! \nVisitor parking is available onsite. \n \n.fusion-button.button-2 {border-radius:2px;}Book Now.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-1 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link) \, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-1 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):before\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-1 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):after {color: #333333;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-1 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):hover\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-1 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):hover:before\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-1 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):hover:after {color: #0fd45a;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-1 .pagination a.inactive:hover\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-1 .fusion-filters .fusion-filter.fusion-active a {border-color: #0fd45a;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-1 .pagination .current {border-color: #0fd45a; background-color: #0fd45a;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-1 .fusion-filters .fusion-filter.fusion-active a\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-1 .fusion-date-and-formats .fusion-format-box\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-1 .fusion-popover\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-1 .tooltip-shortcode {color: #0fd45a;}#main .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-1 .post .blog-shortcode-post-title a:hover {color: #0fd45a;}\n
URL:http://manchesterparentcarerforum.org.uk/event/understanding-neurodiversity-and-wellbeing-sep-26/
LOCATION:North Star Centre\, City View House\, 5 Union Street\, Manchester\, M12 4JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Information Sharing,Learning,Social Communication Pathway (SCP) Workshops,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T140000
DTSTAMP:20260917T050614
CREATED:20260730T202304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T143624Z
UID:43205-1788955200-1788962400@manchesterparentcarerforum.org.uk
SUMMARY:Manchester ND Service Warm Welcome for Parents and Carers
DESCRIPTION:This session is a relaxed opportunity to speak with the MPCF and neurodiversity navigator teams for community signposting\, peer-to-peer support\, and to share your views about what support would be helpful from the Manchester Neurodevelopmental (ND) Service’s* needs-led offer. \nThis month clinicians will be available during the event to answer your questions about your child or young person. \n\n12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Senior Mental Health Practitioner\n1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Specialist Speech and Language Therapist\n\nThere will be some small activities available for those who wish to partake in a little bit of self-care during this time. \nPastries and refreshments will be available during the session. \nBooking is recommended but you are free to drop in or leave any time between 12 noon to 2pm. \n* Previously called Social Communication Pathway \n.fusion-button.button-3 {border-radius:2px;}BOOK NOW\n
URL:http://manchesterparentcarerforum.org.uk/event/mcr-nd-service-warm-welcome-sep2026/
LOCATION:North Star Centre\, City View House\, 5 Union Street\, Manchester\, M12 4JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Co-Production,Coffee Morning,Community,Social Communication Pathway,Support Group
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T140000
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CREATED:20260730T154958Z
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UID:43183-1789034400-1789048800@manchesterparentcarerforum.org.uk
SUMMARY:Understanding Sensory Differences (Central Manchester)
DESCRIPTION:This session is aimed at parents/carers of PRIMARY and SECONDARY school-aged children. *Other sessions in North and South Manchester are also available.* \nThis workshop is led by a Specialist Occupational Therapist as part of the Manchester Neurodevelopmental (ND) Service’s needs-led offer and will provide the opportunity to: \n\nDevelop your understanding of sensory systems. E.g.\, Touch\, smell\, taste\, movement and introduce less familiar systems such as proprioception and interception.\nConsider how neurodivergent individuals may experience sensory differences.\nThink about how sensory differences can affect everyday activities.\nExplore strategies that may be considered when supporting a neurodivergent individual.\nHear about the experiences of other families and share your own experiences if you wish.\n\nBiscuits\, tea and coffee will be provided. However\, lunch isn’t covered so please make sure to bring your own food for the lunch break. \nIf you need an interpreter to access the session\, please email ManchesterSCP.Workshops@mft.nhs.uk with at least a week’s notice before the session. Each session can only cater for one interpreter so please contact the team ASAP if you require one. \nThis workshop is one in a series of four available from the Mcr ND needs-led offer: \n\nUnderstanding Neurodiversity and Well-being\nUnderstanding Sensory Differences\nUnderstanding Communication Differences\nUnderstanding and Working with the Education System\n\nPlease note the workshops are aimed at city of Manchester residents and some of the resources and services discussed in the sessions will be Manchester-specific. \nAny queries about this session can be directed to: ManchesterSCP.Workshops@mft.nhs.uk \n.fusion-button.button-4 {border-radius:2px;}Book NowImportant Notes:\nBooking is essential. This is a parent-only session so please do not bring children to the workshop. \nThe Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) has kindly opened the workshops to all city of Manchester parents and carers\, as part of the Manchester ND Service’s needs-led offers.  Your child does NOT have to have a formal diagnosis for parents/carers to access this workshop. If you are neurocurious and want to learn more about how you can support children or young people who are or may be neurodivergent then these workshops are for you! \nVisitor parking is available onsite. \n \n.fusion-button.button-5 {border-radius:2px;}Book Now.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-3 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link) \, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-3 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):before\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-3 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):after {color: #333333;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-3 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):hover\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-3 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):hover:before\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-3 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):hover:after {color: #0fd45a;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-3 .pagination a.inactive:hover\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-3 .fusion-filters .fusion-filter.fusion-active a {border-color: #0fd45a;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-3 .pagination .current {border-color: #0fd45a; background-color: #0fd45a;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-3 .fusion-filters .fusion-filter.fusion-active a\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-3 .fusion-date-and-formats .fusion-format-box\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-3 .fusion-popover\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-3 .tooltip-shortcode {color: #0fd45a;}#main .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-3 .post .blog-shortcode-post-title a:hover {color: #0fd45a;}\n
URL:http://manchesterparentcarerforum.org.uk/event/understanding-sensory-differences-sep-2026/
LOCATION:North Star Centre\, City View House\, 5 Union Street\, Manchester\, M12 4JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Information Sharing,Learning,Social Communication Pathway (SCP) Workshops,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T120000
DTSTAMP:20260917T050614
CREATED:20260828T172033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T172033Z
UID:43451-1789034400-1789041600@manchesterparentcarerforum.org.uk
SUMMARY:One-to-One Sessions with an Educational Psychologist
DESCRIPTION:This is an opportunity to speak privately with an Educational Psychologist (EP) from One Education about matters relating to your child’s learning. \nThe one-to-one sessions will be held at one of the North Star Centre meeting pods every 20 minutes between 10am to 12pm: \n\n10-10:20am\n10:25-10:45am\n10:50-11:10am\n11:15-11:35pm\n11:40am-12pm\n\nPlease book your preferred time slot through the button below. \nYou can also have an informal chat or a brew with MPCF and the ND Navigators at the parent/carer room before/after your EP appointment. \n.fusion-button.button-6 {border-radius:2px;}BOOK NOWNotes:\n\nThis offer is exclusively for parents/carers of a child or young person with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) who either lives in the city of Manchester\, has a city of Manchester-based GP\, or goes to a Manchester-based school.\n\n.fusion-button.button-7 {border-radius:2px;}BOOK NOW.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-4 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link) \, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-4 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):before\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-4 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):after {color: #333333;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-4 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):hover\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-4 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):hover:before\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-4 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):hover:after {color: #0fd45a;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-4 .pagination a.inactive:hover\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-4 .fusion-filters .fusion-filter.fusion-active a {border-color: #0fd45a;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-4 .pagination .current {border-color: #0fd45a; background-color: #0fd45a;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-4 .fusion-filters .fusion-filter.fusion-active a\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-4 .fusion-date-and-formats .fusion-format-box\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-4 .fusion-popover\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-4 .tooltip-shortcode {color: #0fd45a;}#main .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-4 .post .blog-shortcode-post-title a:hover {color: #0fd45a;}\n
URL:http://manchesterparentcarerforum.org.uk/event/one-to-one-sessions-with-educational-psychologist-sep2026/
LOCATION:North Star Centre\, City View House\, 5 Union Street\, Manchester\, M12 4JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community,Learning,One-off
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T183000
DTSTAMP:20260917T050614
CREATED:20260613T102327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T172705Z
UID:42716-1789057800-1789065000@manchesterparentcarerforum.org.uk
SUMMARY:"Cool to be You" Game Day
DESCRIPTION:Let’s celebrate neurodiversity by acknowledging the importance of all neurotypes. Whether you’re autistic\, neurotypical or neurodivergent in any other way\, you’re welcome to join this inclusive get-together amongst parents\, carers\, children and young people with SEND (Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities) who live in\, go to school at\, or access a GP in the city of Manchester. \nThere will be plenty of activities to enjoy together – Lego\, arts and crafts\, board and card games. We’ll also have snacks and refreshments to share! \nWe can also take out some items from our Book Library so that you can explore some fantastic books about autism\, neurodiversity\, the SEND system\, and more! Please speak with someone from the team on the day of the event if you want to read a book during the session. \nBooking is required. Feel free to arrive and leave any time between 4:30 to 6:30pm. \nImportant Notes:\n\nChildren and young people aged 17 and under\, and those with complex/ high support needs\, must be in the presence of an adult at all times. You are responsible for your own children’s safety throughout the session.\nThis event is exclusively for families of deaf\, disabled and neurodivergent children & young people living in the city of Manchester (or if they go to a Manchester-based school or accesses a Manchester-based GP).\nSiblings without SEND are also welcome to join.\nThe building receptionist might not be fully available during the session. If nobody’s opening the sliding doors for you\, please feel free to ring us on 0161 388 4500 or contact us via SMS (text message) or WhatsApp.\n\nWhat makes it “SEND-Friendly”?\nManchester Parent Carer Forum (MPCF) is committed to making the event as welcoming and comfortable as possible. You can expect: \n\nThis event is exclusive to families of children and young people with additional needs and/or disabilities.\nNo need to mask! – This is a safe space to show the real you! Whether you stim or you need movement breaks or you want to wear earphones while playing\, etc\, your individuality will be welcomed here. All we ask is for everyone to be respectful of everyone’s individual needs.\nPeace of Mind – All MPCF staff and volunteers have lived experience of SEND so you can rest assured that there will be a level of empathy and understanding with any needs\, difficulties or quirks that may arise on the day. Please speak to a member of the team if you have a request to make for a better experience. We will also be supported by MFT’s Autism Navigators who are experienced in supporting families of neurodivergent children.\nA Quieter Experience – We can reduce the volume and/or request for some lights to be kept on/ switched off\, if needed\, ensuring that your visit will not be too overwhelming.\nAccessibility Considerations – The room that we will be using in the centre is accessible to wheelchair and buggy users.\nIn Your Own Time – No need to rush and bustle. Whether you are coming late or have to leave early\, it’s okay with us.\n\n.fusion-button.button-8 {border-radius:2px;}Book NowAcknowledgements\nIn April 2026\, we ran our very first Game Day to celebrate World Autism Acceptance Day\, which we felt was a success – thereby inspiring us to try and do more of it! \nWe are grateful to Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and their Neurodiversity Navigators for hosting and assisting us during these sessions as part of the Needs-Led Model of Support. \nMuch thanks as well to Manchester City Council’s SEND Local Offer\, who generously provided financial support for us to be able to continue running the Game Days for the rest of the year as part of the SEND Community Offer! \nWhat is World Autism Acceptance Day?\nThe United Nations (UN) General Assembly designated 2 April as World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) in 2007. Since then\, the UN has worked to promote the full realisation of human rights and fundamental freedoms for autistic individuals\, ensuring their equal participation in society. \nHere at MPCF\, we prefer to say ‘Acceptance’ rather than just ‘Awareness’\, as we believe that true celebration of neurodiversity requires acceptance of everyone’s differences rather than just knowing about it. In the words of an I CAN Network mentee\, “Awareness means you know I’m here. Acceptance means you’re happy to see me.” \nWorld Autism Acceptance Week is also celebrated in the week that includes the 2nd of April\, which this year would be the week commencing the 30th of March. \nThe whole of April is also known as Autism Acceptance Month. \n        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Autism Support Community (@autism_support_community) \n.fusion-button.button-9 {border-radius:2px;}Book Now\n
URL:http://manchesterparentcarerforum.org.uk/event/cool-to-be-you-game-day-sep2026/
LOCATION:North Star Centre\, City View House\, 5 Union Street\, Manchester\, M12 4JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community,Family,Fun
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260915T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260915T123000
DTSTAMP:20260917T050614
CREATED:20260730T181552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T201358Z
UID:43207-1789464600-1789475400@manchesterparentcarerforum.org.uk
SUMMARY:Understanding Sensory Differences (Online Parent/Carer Workshop)
DESCRIPTION:The workshop is for parents and carers of children and young people from pre-school years\, up to 18 years of age. \nThis workshop is led by a Specialist Occupational Therapist working in the Mcr ND needs-led offer and will provide the opportunity to: \n\ndevelop your understanding of the sensory system.\n\n\nconsider how neurodivergent individuals may experience sensory differences.\n\n\nhelp you to think about how this can affect everyday life activities\n\n\nwill explore strategies to consider when offering support.\n\n.fusion-button.button-10 {border-radius:2px;}Book NowImportant Notes:\nBooking is essential. The MS Teams link to join the workshop will be sent to you by email after booking. \nThe Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) has kindly opened the workshops to all City of Manchester parents and carers  (Manchester postcode) or those who have children who are registered with a Manchester GP\, as part of the Mcr ND needs-led offer. \nYour child does NOT have to have a formal diagnosis for parents/carers to access this workshop. If you are neurocurious and want to learn more about how you can support children or young people who are or may be neurodivergent then these workshops are for you! \nThe workshop is for parents and carers of children and young people from pre-school years\, up to 18yrs of age. \n.fusion-button.button-11 {border-radius:2px;}Book Now.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-6 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link) \, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-6 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):before\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-6 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):after {color: #333333;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-6 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):hover\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-6 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):hover:before\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-6 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):hover:after {color: #0fd45a;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-6 .pagination a.inactive:hover\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-6 .fusion-filters .fusion-filter.fusion-active a {border-color: #0fd45a;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-6 .pagination .current {border-color: #0fd45a; background-color: #0fd45a;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-6 .fusion-filters .fusion-filter.fusion-active a\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-6 .fusion-date-and-formats .fusion-format-box\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-6 .fusion-popover\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-6 .tooltip-shortcode {color: #0fd45a;}#main .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-6 .post .blog-shortcode-post-title a:hover {color: #0fd45a;}\n
URL:http://manchesterparentcarerforum.org.uk/event/under-5-scp-parent-carer-sensory-workshop-sep-26/
LOCATION:Online via Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Information Sharing,Learning,Social Communication Pathway (SCP) Workshops,Under-5s Social Communication Pathway (SCP) Workshops,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T120000
DTSTAMP:20260917T050614
CREATED:20260822T163700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T163700Z
UID:43395-1789552800-1789560000@manchesterparentcarerforum.org.uk
SUMMARY:SEND Local Offer Drop-in (South Manchester)
DESCRIPTION:The SEND Local Offer Drop-ins are a great way for parents & carers of children or young people with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) to find relevant information and support. Friendly and informal\, please feel free to share your stories and ask questions. \nThis month’s session will be held in South Manchester\, at Cornerstone United Reformed Church in Burnage. \nThe drop-ins are usually attended by the following organisations\, subject to their availability: \n\n\nManchester Parent Carer Forum\nWe’ll be on hand to listen to your stories and questions. We will try to help and signpost you to the relevant services and organisations who may be able to give you expert advice and support.\n\nLocal Offer Engagement Team\nManchester City Council’s Local Offer team organises and hosts these drop-ins. You can talk to them about what’s going on in and around Manchester\, including how to find important SEND information via the Local Offer.\n\nChildren’s Special Needs Nursing Service\n\n\nChildren’s Community Epilepsy Nursing Service\n\n\nEarly Help South\n\n\nGhyl Head Outdoor Education and Activity Centre\n\n\nHide Out Youth Zone\n\n\nManchester Community Dental Service\n\n\nManchester Parent Champions\n\n\nM-Thrive\n\n\nNeurodiversity Navigator\n\n\nOne Education (Educational Psychologists)\n\n\nOur Space Youth Group\n\n\nSEND Early Development Inclusion Team (SEDIT)\nPreviously called Rodney House Outreach Service for Early Years (RHOSEY)\n\nShort Breaks\n\n\nSENDIASS (SEND Information\, Advice and Support Service)\n\n\nThe SPACE Group\n\n\nFuture SEND Local Offer Drop-ins\n \nClick here for information about future SEND Local Offer Drop-ins across Manchester or to learn more about the SEND Local Offer in Manchester. \n\n
URL:http://manchesterparentcarerforum.org.uk/event/send-local-offer-drop-in-20260916/
LOCATION:Cornerstone URC\, Cornerstone URC\, Parrs Wood Road\, Didsbury\, Manchester\, M20 6EE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Coffee Morning,Community,Manchester Parent Champions,Manchester Working Together Network,Our Space Youth Group,SEND Local Offer Drop-in,The SPACE Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T140000
DTSTAMP:20260917T050614
CREATED:20260820T145831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T151617Z
UID:43376-1789563600-1789567200@manchesterparentcarerforum.org.uk
SUMMARY:Under-5s - Parent/Carer Toilet Training Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop considers the particular challenges parents/carers can face when toilet training a child with social communication differences. \nIt will focus on children who are right at the start of toilet training but you are welcome to attend if your child has started toilet training and you are experiencing some difficulties. \nThe workshop is for parents and carers of children at pre-school years\, up to 5 yrs of age. \n.fusion-button.button-12 {border-radius:2px;}Book NowImportant Notes:\nBooking is essential. The MS Teams link to join the workshop will be sent to you by email after booking. \nThe Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) has kindly opened workshops to all City of Manchester parents and carers (Manchester postcode) or those who have children who are registered with a Manchester GP\, as part of the Mcr ND needs-led offer. \nYour child does NOT have to have a formal diagnosis for parents/carers to access this workshop. If you are neurocurious and want to learn more about how you can support children or young people who are or may be neurodivergent then these workshops are for you! \n  \n \n.fusion-button.button-13 {border-radius:2px;}Book Now.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-8 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link) \, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-8 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):before\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-8 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):after {color: #333333;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-8 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):hover\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-8 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):hover:before\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-8 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):hover:after {color: #0fd45a;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-8 .pagination a.inactive:hover\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-8 .fusion-filters .fusion-filter.fusion-active a {border-color: #0fd45a;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-8 .pagination .current {border-color: #0fd45a; background-color: #0fd45a;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-8 .fusion-filters .fusion-filter.fusion-active a\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-8 .fusion-date-and-formats .fusion-format-box\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-8 .fusion-popover\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-8 .tooltip-shortcode {color: #0fd45a;}#main .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-8 .post .blog-shortcode-post-title a:hover {color: #0fd45a;}\n
URL:http://manchesterparentcarerforum.org.uk/event/under-5-scp-parent-carer-toilet-training-workshop-sep-26/
LOCATION:Online via Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Information Sharing,Learning,Social Communication Pathway (SCP) Workshops,Under-5s Social Communication Pathway (SCP) Workshops,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T130000
DTSTAMP:20260917T050614
CREATED:20260730T160203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T152148Z
UID:43185-1789639200-1789650000@manchesterparentcarerforum.org.uk
SUMMARY:Understanding Communication Differences (Central Manchester)
DESCRIPTION:This session is aimed at parents/carers of PRIMARY and SECONDARY school-aged children. *Other sessions in North and South Manchester are also available.* \nThis workshop is led by a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist working in the Mcr ND needs-led offer and will provide the opportunity to: \n\nDevelop your understanding of neurodiversity and communication.\nConsider different preferences and characteristics of communication.\nThink about the factors that can impact on communication.\nConsider your own communication.\nThink about environmental adjustments to support your child to communicate more easily.\nHear about the experiences of other families and share your own experiences if you wish.\n\nBiscuits\, tea and coffee will be provided. \nIf you need an interpreter to access the session\, please email ManchesterSCP.Workshops@mft.nhs.uk with at least a week’s notice before the session. Each session can only cater for one interpreter so please contact the team ASAP if you require one. \nThis workshop is one in a series of four available from the Mcr ND needs-led offer: \n\nUnderstanding Neurodiversity and Well-being\nUnderstanding Sensory Differences\nUnderstanding Communication Differences\nUnderstanding and Working with the Education System\n\nPlease note the workshops are aimed at city of Manchester residents and some of the resources and services discussed in the sessions will be Manchester-specific. \nAny queries about this session can be directed to: ManchesterSCP.Workshops@mft.nhs.uk \n.fusion-button.button-14 {border-radius:2px;}Book NowImportant Notes:\nBooking is essential. This is a parent-only session so please do not bring children to the workshop. \nThe Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) has kindly opened the workshops to all city of Manchester parents and carers\, as part of the Mcr ND needs-led offers.  Your child does NOT have to have a formal diagnosis for parents/carers to access this workshop. If you are neurocurious and want to learn more about how you can support children or young people who are or may be neurodivergent then these workshops are for you! \nVisitor parking is available onsite. \n \n.fusion-button.button-15 {border-radius:2px;}Book Now.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-9 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link) \, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-9 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):before\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-9 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):after {color: #333333;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-9 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):hover\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-9 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):hover:before\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-9 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):hover:after {color: #0fd45a;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-9 .pagination a.inactive:hover\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-9 .fusion-filters .fusion-filter.fusion-active a {border-color: #0fd45a;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-9 .pagination .current {border-color: #0fd45a; background-color: #0fd45a;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-9 .fusion-filters .fusion-filter.fusion-active a\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-9 .fusion-date-and-formats .fusion-format-box\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-9 .fusion-popover\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-9 .tooltip-shortcode {color: #0fd45a;}#main .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-9 .post .blog-shortcode-post-title a:hover {color: #0fd45a;}\n
URL:http://manchesterparentcarerforum.org.uk/event/understanding-communication-differences-sep-2026/
LOCATION:North Star Centre\, City View House\, 5 Union Street\, Manchester\, M12 4JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Information Sharing,Learning,Social Communication Pathway (SCP) Workshops,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T200000
DTSTAMP:20260917T050614
CREATED:20260830T161825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T163300Z
UID:43458-1789668000-1789675200@manchesterparentcarerforum.org.uk
SUMMARY:One-to-One Sessions with an Educational Psychologist (Online)
DESCRIPTION:This is an opportunity to speak privately with an Educational Psychologist (EP) from One Education about matters relating to your child’s learning. \nThe one-to-one sessions will be held virtually via Zoom every 20 minutes between 10am to 12pm: \n\n6-6:20pm\n6:25-6:45pm\n6:50-7:10pm\n7:15-7:35pm\n7:40-8pm\n\nYou can book your preferred time slot through the button below. \nPlease only log in at your specific appointment time\, as the EP will not let you join in before or after your 20-minute session. \n.fusion-button.button-16 {border-radius:2px;}BOOK NOWNotes:\n\nThis offer is exclusively for parents/carers of a child or young person with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) who either lives in the city of Manchester or has a city of Manchester-based GP.\n\n.fusion-button.button-17 {border-radius:2px;}BOOK NOW.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-10 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link) \, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-10 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):before\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-10 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):after {color: #333333;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-10 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):hover\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-10 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):hover:before\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-10 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):hover:after {color: #0fd45a;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-10 .pagination a.inactive:hover\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-10 .fusion-filters .fusion-filter.fusion-active a {border-color: #0fd45a;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-10 .pagination .current {border-color: #0fd45a; background-color: #0fd45a;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-10 .fusion-filters .fusion-filter.fusion-active a\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-10 .fusion-date-and-formats .fusion-format-box\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-10 .fusion-popover\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-10 .tooltip-shortcode {color: #0fd45a;}#main .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-10 .post .blog-shortcode-post-title a:hover {color: #0fd45a;}\n
URL:http://manchesterparentcarerforum.org.uk/event/one-to-one-sessions-with-educational-psychologist-sep2026-online/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Learning,Meeting,One-off
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260922T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260922T110000
DTSTAMP:20260917T050614
CREATED:20260821T161150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T153051Z
UID:43379-1790069400-1790074800@manchesterparentcarerforum.org.uk
SUMMARY:Under-5s - Parent/Carer Eating Challenges Workshop
DESCRIPTION:For parents/carers of children with social communication differences who eat a limited range of foods.\n(There does not need to be any concern about their weight.) \nThe workshop looks at the reasons behind a limited diet\, nutritional needs\, the impact of sensory differences\, and ideas to try at home and increase the range of foods your child will try. \nThe workshop is for parents and carers of children at pre-school years\, up to 5 yrs of age. \n.fusion-button.button-18 {border-radius:2px;}Book NowImportant Notes: \nBooking is essential. The MS Teams link to join the workshop will be sent to you by email after booking. \nThe Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) has kindly opened workshops to all City of Manchester parents and carers (Manchester postcode) or those who have children who are registered with a Manchester GP\, as part of the Mcr ND needs-led offer. \nYour child does NOT have to have a formal diagnosis for parents/carers to access this workshop. If you are neurocurious and want to learn more about how you can support children or young people who are or may be neurodivergent then these workshops are for you! \n \n.fusion-button.button-19 {border-radius:2px;}Book Now.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-11 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link) \, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-11 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):before\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-11 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):after {color: #333333;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-11 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):hover\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-11 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):hover:before\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-11 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):hover:after {color: #0fd45a;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-11 .pagination a.inactive:hover\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-11 .fusion-filters .fusion-filter.fusion-active a {border-color: #0fd45a;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-11 .pagination .current {border-color: #0fd45a; background-color: #0fd45a;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-11 .fusion-filters .fusion-filter.fusion-active a\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-11 .fusion-date-and-formats .fusion-format-box\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-11 .fusion-popover\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-11 .tooltip-shortcode {color: #0fd45a;}#main .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-11 .post .blog-shortcode-post-title a:hover {color: #0fd45a;}\n
URL:http://manchesterparentcarerforum.org.uk/event/under-5-scp-parent-carer-eating-challenges-workshop-sep-26/
LOCATION:Online via Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Information Sharing,Learning,Social Communication Pathway (SCP) Workshops,Under-5s Social Communication Pathway (SCP) Workshops,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260924T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260924T123000
DTSTAMP:20260917T050614
CREATED:20260730T161122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T153551Z
UID:43187-1790244000-1790253000@manchesterparentcarerforum.org.uk
SUMMARY:Understanding and Working with the Primary Education System (Central Manchester)
DESCRIPTION:This session is aimed at parents/carers of Primary school-aged children. *Other sessions in North and South Manchester are also available.* \nIt will be delivered by a One Education Educational Psychologist in conjunction with SENDIASS and Manchester Parent Carer Forum. \nThis session will include: \n\nWhat are Special Educational Needs (SEN) and how can they be met in school?\nWhat are schools and Further Education settings required to provide?\nHow can you ensure your child’s needs are being met?\nWhat is available in Manchester to children and families?\nWho can provide advice and support?\n\nThere will be opportunities for questions and discussion. \n \nBiscuits\, tea and coffee will be provided. \nIf you need an interpreter to access the session\, please email ManchesterSCP.Workshops@mft.nhs.uk with at least a week’s notice before the session. Each session can only cater for one interpreter so please contact the team ASAP if you require one. \nThis workshop is one in a series of four available from the Mcr ND needs-led offer: \n\nUnderstanding Neurodiversity and Well-being\nUnderstanding Sensory Differences\nUnderstanding Communication Differences\nUnderstanding and Working with the Education System\n\nPlease note the workshops are aimed at city of Manchester residents and some of the resources and services discussed in the sessions will be Manchester-specific. \nAny queries about this session can be directed to: ManchesterSCP.Workshops@mft.nhs.uk \n.fusion-button.button-20 {border-radius:2px;}Book NowImportant Notes:\nBooking is essential. This is a parent-only session so please do not bring children to the workshop. \nThe Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) has kindly opened the workshops to all city of Manchester parents and carers\, as part of the Mcr ND needs-led offers.  Your child does NOT have to have a formal diagnosis for parents/carers to access this workshop. If you are neurocurious and want to learn more about how you can support children or young people who are or may be neurodivergent then these workshops are for you! \nVisitor parking is available onsite. \n \n.fusion-button.button-21 {border-radius:2px;}Book Now.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-12 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link) \, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-12 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):before\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-12 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):after {color: #333333;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-12 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):hover\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-12 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):hover:before\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-12 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):hover:after {color: #0fd45a;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-12 .pagination a.inactive:hover\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-12 .fusion-filters .fusion-filter.fusion-active a {border-color: #0fd45a;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-12 .pagination .current {border-color: #0fd45a; background-color: #0fd45a;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-12 .fusion-filters .fusion-filter.fusion-active a\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-12 .fusion-date-and-formats .fusion-format-box\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-12 .fusion-popover\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-12 .tooltip-shortcode {color: #0fd45a;}#main .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-12 .post .blog-shortcode-post-title a:hover {color: #0fd45a;}\n
URL:http://manchesterparentcarerforum.org.uk/event/understanding-and-working-with-the-education-system-sep-26/
LOCATION:North Star Centre\, City View House\, 5 Union Street\, Manchester\, M12 4JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Information Sharing,Learning,Social Communication Pathway (SCP) Workshops,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261001T124500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261001T144500
DTSTAMP:20260917T050614
CREATED:20260603T145552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T153935Z
UID:42639-1790858700-1790865900@manchesterparentcarerforum.org.uk
SUMMARY:Under-5s - Parent/Carer Community Play Online Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Co-delivered by the SEND\, EARLY DEVELOPMENT INCLUSION TEAM (SEDIT – formally RHOSEY) and Early Years Mcr ND needs-led offer\, this workshop shares practical ideas you can try at home to support sensory regulation for children with social communication differences. \nIt aims to improve parental and child wellbeing through play. We will explore ways to develop shared interests and joint attention so you can enjoy ‘play’ together. \nThe workshop is for parents and carers of children at pre-school years\, aged 2 to 5 years. \n.fusion-button.button-22 {border-radius:2px;}Book NowImportant Notes:\nBooking is essential. The MS Teams link to join the workshop will be sent to you by email after booking. \nThe Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) has kindly opened workshops to all City of Manchester parents and carers (Manchester postcode) or those who have children who are registered with a Manchester GP\, as part of the Mcr ND needs-led offer. \nYour child does NOT have to have a formal diagnosis for parents/carers to access this workshop. If you are neurocurious and want to learn more about how you can support children or young people who are or may be neurodivergent then these workshops are for you! \n \n.fusion-button.button-23 {border-radius:2px;}Book Now.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-13 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link) \, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-13 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):before\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-13 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):after {color: #333333;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-13 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):hover\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-13 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):hover:before\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-13 a:not(.fusion-button):not(.fusion-builder-module-control):not(.fusion-social-network-icon):not(.fb-icon-element):not(.fusion-countdown-link):not(.fusion-rollover-link):not(.fusion-rollover-gallery):not(.fusion-button-bar):not(.add_to_cart_button):not(.show_details_button):not(.product_type_external):not(.fusion-quick-view):not(.fusion-rollover-title-link):not(.fusion-breadcrumb-link):hover:after {color: #0fd45a;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-13 .pagination a.inactive:hover\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-13 .fusion-filters .fusion-filter.fusion-active a {border-color: #0fd45a;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-13 .pagination .current {border-color: #0fd45a; background-color: #0fd45a;}.fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-13 .fusion-filters .fusion-filter.fusion-active a\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-13 .fusion-date-and-formats .fusion-format-box\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-13 .fusion-popover\, .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-13 .tooltip-shortcode {color: #0fd45a;}#main .fusion-fullwidth.fusion-builder-row-13 .post .blog-shortcode-post-title a:hover {color: #0fd45a;}\n
URL:http://manchesterparentcarerforum.org.uk/event/under-5-scp-parent-carer-community-play-workshop-oct-26/
LOCATION:Online via Microsoft Teams
CATEGORIES:Information Sharing,Learning,Social Communication Pathway (SCP) Workshops,Under-5s Social Communication Pathway (SCP) Workshops,Workshop
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