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official logo of the Manchester Parent ChampionsThe Parent Champions are parents who have experienced and/or know about the range of services and support available through the Local Offer. They are well-placed to tell other parents about the Local Offer and the help and support that’s out there.

Parents who join the PC programme can do as little or as much as you like. There is an initial introductory training session available to give you a good understanding of the Local Offer. All that is asked of a Parent Champion is that you “pass it on” to other parents. Just making them aware of the Local Offer in the everyday conversations you have with other parents. There is more training and support for those that want it and each champion is linked to an IAS case worker who can give more specific advice when needed. Parent Champions can also be supported to become involved in particular areas of interest.

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Events With Manchester Parent Champions

SEND Local Offer Drop-in

November 20 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Posts About Manchester Parent Champions

Anxiety Based School Avoidance – Manchester Schools Guidance Document

There is an updated version of this document, with new sections on racism, case studies, and a flowchart describing how/when to get advice, get help, “get more help”, and risk management.

You can view the latest version here:

Boating At Heaton Park for SEND Families

This summer, Manchester’s SEND families can have some boating fun at the Heaton Park lake every Monday morning in August. Sessions last 25 minutes and can be booked between 10am-12noon. There’s a choice of swans (four-seater pedalos), dragons (two-seater pedalos) and rowing boats (seats four).

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Groundwork Outdoor Sessions for SEND Families

These outdoor sessions from Groundwork will take an Emotional Wellbeing theme.

It is a 4-week programme over the summer holidays that will engage young people aged 10 -14 in unique outdoor nature-based play activities. Activities will take place twice a week for 3 hours a time