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)

BECOME A MEMBER

Events Search and Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Past Events

March 2024

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.
March 4, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Martenscroft Nursery School and Sure Start Children’s Centre 33 Epping St
Manchester, M15 6PA United Kingdom
Google Map

Join us on Monday, 4 March 2024, for a coffee morning at Martenscroft Nursery and Sure Start Centre in Hulme. It's an opportunity to meet and chat fellow parents & carers of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) in

Find out more
Free

SCP Autism and Well-being Post-Diagnostic Workshop for Parents/Carers (Primary)

Scrabble tiles spelling the word Autism are laid on top of a blue sheet that has colourful handprints on it.
March 7, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Moss Side Millenium Powerhouse Moss Side Millenium Powerhouse, 140 Raby Street
Manchester, M14 4SL United Kingdom
Google Map

This workshop aims to impart parents and carers with information about autism and what it could mean for your child/family + what support is available.

Find out more
Free

SCP Sensory Workshop for Parents/Carers (Primary)

Scrabble tiles spelling the word Autism are laid on top of a blue sheet that has colourful handprints on it.
March 14, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Moss Side Millenium Powerhouse Moss Side Millenium Powerhouse, 140 Raby Street
Manchester, M14 4SL United Kingdom
Google Map

This workshop aims to impart parents and carers with information about autism and what it could mean for your child/family + what support is available.

Find out more

Meeting to Discuss the Provision of Disabled Facilities Grants

Two people standing on a pavement where the words "PASSION LED US HERE" are written in brown/red paint. The image looks as if the photo was taken by one of the subjects looking down, so that only their legs & shoes, and the pavement, are seen.
March 15, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Online via Microsoft Teams
Google Map

Manchester City Council is keen to meet with parents and carers to discuss the impact that some proposed changes to the delivery of home adaptations may have on families. Currently, the Disabled Facilities Grant is awarded by the national government to the city council, and

Find out more

EHCP Moderation – Parent Panel

The photo shows three people reviewing documents, with one of them holding a pen and writing something on a piece of paper.
March 15, 2024 @ 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Moss Side Millenium Powerhouse Moss Side Millenium Powerhouse, 140 Raby Street
Manchester, M14 4SL United Kingdom
Google Map

On this day, parents and carers will be reviewing some (anonymised) Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) to ensure their quality and ensure that the voice of the child/ young person and their family is the "golden thread" that runs through the plans. This

Find out more
Free

SEND Community Offer Relaxed Cinema Screening – “Migration”

March 16, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
GRUB 50 Red Bank, Cheetham Hill
Manchester, M4 4HF United Kingdom
Google Map

Join us and other families of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) for a FREE relaxed screening of "Migration"! The movie is rated U in the UK; please visit IMDb.com for a parental guide. Siblings without SEND and other

Find out more
Free

SEND Local Offer Drop-in (South Manchester)

The photo shows Dawn (left) from the MPCF team with Abigail and her colleague from One Education standing next to the MPCF and One Ed banners at the Local Offer Drop-in @ Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre back in 16 Nov 2022.
March 20, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre, Portway, Wythenshawe
Manchester, M22 1QW United Kingdom
Google Map

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.

Find out more

Parent/Carer Coffee Morning @ MCA

March 21, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Manchester Communication Academy 2 Silchester Drive
Manchester, M40 8NT
Google Map

If you have a child or young person at Manchester Communication Academy who has Special Educational Needs and/or Disability (SEND), please join us at the school on Thursday, the 21st of March, 9 to 10:30am. Kirsty Carvell, the school SENCO, will be there to talk

Find out more
Free

SCP Communication Workshop for Parents/Carers (Primary)

Scrabble tiles spelling the word Autism are laid on top of a blue sheet that has colourful handprints on it.
March 21, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Moss Side Millenium Powerhouse Moss Side Millenium Powerhouse, 140 Raby Street
Manchester, M14 4SL United Kingdom
Google Map

This workshop aims to impart parents with language and communication strategies to use with their children.

Find out more
+ Export Events