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April 2026

Free

Understanding and Working with the Primary Education System (South Manchester)

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April 1 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Crossacres Family Hub Poundswick Ln, Wythenshawe, Manchester
Manchester, M22 9TA United Kingdom
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Delivered by educational psychologists, this session provides info about SEND, neurodiversity in education, and how children's needs can be met by schools.

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Free

SEND Local Offer Drop-in (South Manchester)

The photo shows Jordan (left) and Tara (right) from the MPCF team, with the forum banner behind them, at the Local Offer Drop-in @ Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre back in 25 September 2024.
April 22 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre, Portway, Wythenshawe
Manchester, M22 1QW United Kingdom
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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.

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Free

MPCF Coffee Morning @ Martenscroft

The background shows two cups of coffee with sprinkles that spell "COFFEE CHAT" and "YEAH!", respectively. The foreground shows text that says "Are you a parent/carer of a child or young person with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND)?" on the top-right section and "Join our coffee morning! Have a brew, pastries and fruits. Chat with other parents and carers. Learn about Manchester Parent Carer Forum." on the bottom-left section. MPCF's logo is shown at the bottom-right.
April 24 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Martenscroft Nursery School and Sure Start Children’s Centre 33 Epping St
Manchester, M15 6PA United Kingdom
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Join us on Friday, 24 April 2026, for a coffee morning at Martenscroft Children's Centre in Hulme. It's an opportunity to meet and chat with fellow parents & carers of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) in a relaxed

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May 2026

Free

SEND Local Offer Drop-in (Central Manchester)

The photo shows various support organisations' / services' tables at the Local Offer Drop-in @ Moss SIde Powerhouse back in 10 September 2025.
May 20 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Moss Side Millenium Powerhouse Moss Side Millenium Powerhouse, 140 Raby Street
Manchester, M14 4SL United Kingdom
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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.

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June 2026

Free

SEND Local Offer Drop-in (North Manchester)

The photo shows Leanne (left) from the MPCF team and Tanya (right) from the Parent Champions sandwiching the forum banner at the Local Offer Drop-in @ Manchester Youth Zone on the 16th of July 2025.
June 17 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Manchester Youth Zone 931 Rochdale Rd
Manchester, M9 8AE United Kingdom
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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.

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Free

MPCF Coffee Morning @ Martenscroft

The background shows two cups of coffee with sprinkles that spell "COFFEE CHAT" and "YEAH!", respectively. The foreground shows text that says "Are you a parent/carer of a child or young person with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND)?" on the top-right section and "Join our coffee morning! Have a brew, pastries and fruits. Chat with other parents and carers. Learn about Manchester Parent Carer Forum." on the bottom-left section. MPCF's logo is shown at the bottom-right.
June 22 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Martenscroft Nursery School and Sure Start Children’s Centre 33 Epping St
Manchester, M15 6PA United Kingdom
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Join us on Monday, 22 June 2026, for a coffee morning at Martenscroft Children's Centre in Hulme. It's an opportunity to meet and chat with fellow parents & carers of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) in a relaxed

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July 2026

Free

Under-5s SCP – Parent/Carer Community Play Workshop

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July 6 @ 12:45 pm - 2:45 pm
Online via Microsoft Teams
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This workshop shares practical ideas you can try at home to support sensory regulation for children with social communication differences. It aims to improve parental and child wellbeing through play.

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SEND Local Offer Drop-in (South Manchester)

The photo shows Jordan (left) and Tara (right) from the MPCF team, with the forum banner behind them, at the Local Offer Drop-in @ Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre back in 25 September 2024.
July 15 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre, Portway, Wythenshawe
Manchester, M22 1QW United Kingdom
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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.

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Manchester Parent Carer Forum is a group of parents and carers of disabled children who work with Manchester Local Authorities, Education Settings, Health Providers and other providers to make sure the services they plan and deliver meet the needs of disabled children and young people (0-25 years), as well as their families, in Manchester.

We have a steering group of parent and carer volunteers who lead this work and listen to the views of other parents and carers in the local area to make sure they know what is important to them.

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