The SEND Local Offer is all about services, events and information that are available for families of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) in Manchester.

More than just a website, Manchester’s Local Offer also includes social media, newsletters, drop-ins, and the organisations & support groups that help spread vital information to families.

You can learn more at www.manchester.gov.uk/sendlocaloffer.

Below are blog posts and events on our website involving the Manchester SEND Local Offer.

SEND Community Offer Relaxed Cinema Screening – Movie Title TBA

SEND Community Offer Relaxed Cinema Screening – Movie Title TBA

Join us and other families of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) for a FREE relaxed screening of "Movie Title To Be Announced"! Please vote for your preferred film here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/relaxed-cinema-dec2024 (Will open after 9 November) The movie is

By Jordan @ MPCF|2024-09-04T16:25:18+01:00December 15th, 2024|Categories: Family, Fun|Tags: cinema, Cultplex, GRUB, Local Offer, SEND Community Offer|

SEND Community Offer Relaxed Cinema Screening – Movie Title TBA

SEND Community Offer Relaxed Cinema Screening – Movie Title TBA

Join us and other families of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) for a FREE relaxed screening of "Movie Title To Be Announced"!Please vote for your preferred film here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/relaxed-cinema-nov2024 (Will open after 20 October)The movie is rated ? in

By Jordan @ MPCF|2024-09-04T16:18:45+01:00November 9th, 2024|Categories: Family, Fun|Tags: cinema, Cultplex, GRUB, Local Offer, SEND Community Offer|

SEND Community Offer Relaxed Cinema Screening – “Inside Out 2”

SEND Community Offer Relaxed Cinema Screening – “Inside Out 2”

Join us and other families of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) for a FREE relaxed screening of "Inside Out 2"! The movie is rated U in the UK; please visit IMDb.com for a parental guide. Siblings without SEND

By Jordan @ MPCF|2024-10-07T13:18:43+01:00October 20th, 2024|Categories: Family, Fun|Tags: cinema, Cultplex, GRUB, Local Offer, SEND Community Offer|

SEND Community Offer Relaxed Cinema Screening – I.F.

SEND Community Offer Relaxed Cinema Screening – I.F.

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

By Jordan @ MPCF|2024-09-11T17:12:36+01:00September 28th, 2024|Categories: Family, Fun|Tags: cinema, Cultplex, GRUB, Local Offer, SEND Community Offer|

SEND Local Offer Drop-in (South Manchester)

SEND Local Offer Drop-in (South Manchester)

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.This month's

One-to-One Sessions with an Educational Psychologist

One-to-One Sessions with an Educational Psychologist

The SEND Local Offer Drop-in is held monthly for the benefit of parents/carers of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) who are looking to find information and support.Educational psychologists from One Education normally join these drop-ins to speak with parents

By Jordan @ MPCF|2024-09-11T17:56:21+01:00September 23rd, 2024|Categories: Community, Learning, One-off|Tags: educational psychology, Local Offer, One Education, SEND Local Offer Parent/Carer Drop-ins|

Change Programme Engagement Event

Change Programme Engagement Event

As we’ve shared previously, Manchester has been chosen by the Department for Education to lead the North West Change Programme Partnership. We want Manchester parents, carers and families to be fully involved in this work. Your ideas and feedback are at the heart of

By Jordan @ MPCF|2024-09-02T18:23:28+01:00September 17th, 2024|Categories: Change Programme, Co-Production, Community, Manchester Parent Champions, Manchester Working Together Network, Workshop|Tags: About Me, Change Programme, Change Programme Partnerships, Changemakers, Child-Friendly Mcr, co-production, Early Years, Family Hubs, Local Offer, Preparing for Adulthood, Sure Start|

SEND Community Offer – Monthly Relaxed Cinema Sessions

SEND Community Offer – Monthly Relaxed Cinema Sessions

Bookings for the October 2024 cinema session will open at 3pm on Sunday, 6 October. Please book your family’s places through our Eventbrite page.In the meantime, you can vote for the movie that we will show by answering our SurveyMonkey poll. The survey will close

By Jordan @ MPCF|2024-09-30T14:33:09+01:00September 4th, 2024|Categories: Events, Projects|Tags: cinema, Cultplex, GRUB, Local Offer, SEND Community Offer|

Manchester SEND Survey 2024

Manchester SEND Survey 2024

We have just published this year's SEND Survey, with the aim of getting parents' and carers' views on how Manchester City Council, Manchester Local Care Organisation (MLCO), Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), and other providers/settings across Education, Health, and Social Care have performed

By Jordan @ MPCF|2024-10-07T13:32:59+01:00August 25th, 2024|Categories: Get Involved, Parent-Carer Feedback|Tags: Education, Health, Local Offer, Manchester City Council, Manchester Local Care Organisation, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, SEND Survey, SENDIASS, Social Care, survey|

SEND Community Offer Relaxed Cinema Screening – “I.F.”

SEND Community Offer Relaxed Cinema Screening – “I.F.”

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