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 – Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

SEND Community Offer Relaxed Cinema Screening – Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Bookings for this cinema session will open at 6pm on Monday, 22 May 2023. Much thanks to everyone answered this month's movie poll. We will be showing "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" on the 10th of June. Join us and other families of children and

By Jordan @ MPCF|2023-05-22T10:56:46+01:00June 10th, 2023|Categories: Family, Fun|Tags: cinema, Cultplex, GRUB, Local Offer, SEND Community Offer|

SEND Local Offer Drop-in (Central Manchester)

SEND Local Offer Drop-in (Central Manchester)

Because we are running the Local Offer Drop-in for the first time in HideOut Youth Zone, Manchester City Council has kindly published a special newsletter outlining some notes about this new venue: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKMANCHESTER/bulletins/35a9496 There's info about: How to get there via public transportation Parking

SEND Community Offer – Monthly Relaxed Cinema Sessions

SEND Community Offer – Monthly Relaxed Cinema Sessions

Our poll for families to vote for the movie that we will show on the 17th and 26th of August is now open! Please visit https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/relaxed-cinema-summer2023 to choose your preferred movie(s) and/or make your own suggestion. The poll will close on Wednesday, 12 July,

By Jordan @ MPCF|2023-07-10T16:32:38+01:00May 13th, 2023|Categories: Events, Projects|Tags: cinema, Cultplex, GRUB, Local Offer, SEND Community Offer|

SEND Local Offer Drop-in

SEND Local Offer Drop-in

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.

Relaxed Cinema Screening – The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Relaxed Cinema Screening – The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Join us and other families of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) for a FREE relaxed screening of "The Super Mario Bros."! Siblings and other family members without SEND are also welcome to join. As part of your booking,

By Jordan @ MPCF|2023-03-28T13:03:40+01:00April 14th, 2023|Categories: Family, Fun|Tags: 4CT Limited, cinema, Cineworld, Easter, Holiday Activity Fund, Local Offer, SEND Community Offer|

Early Years Family Fun Day + Easter Egg Hunt

Early Years Family Fun Day + Easter Egg Hunt

Join us and Martenscroft Children's Centre for a morning of fun for families of children with SEND aged 0-5 years living in Manchester! There will be loads to do - outdoor play, bubbles, tactile and messy play, music and art, plus a pop-up sensory room

By Jordan @ MPCF|2023-03-29T19:07:15+01:00April 12th, 2023|Categories: Community, Family, Fun|Tags: 4CT Limited, Early Years, Easter, Holiday Activity Fund, Local Offer, Manchester Parent Champions, Martenscroft Nursery School and Sure Start Children's Centre, Parent Champions, school holidays, SEND Community Offer|

Power UP at the Science and Industry Museum

Power UP at the Science and Industry Museum

Join us at the Science and Industry Museum for a family-friendly session in their "Power UP" interactive gaming exhibition. "Play the very best video games from the past five decades and try out over a hundred different consoles. There's something for everyone, from Pong

By Jordan @ MPCF|2023-03-29T18:30:48+01:00April 11th, 2023|Categories: Family, Fun|Tags: 4CT Limited, Easter, Holiday Activity Fund, Local Offer, school holidays, Science and Industry Museum, SEND Community Offer|

Easter Activities for SEND Families

Easter Activities for SEND Families

With the Easter holidays fully under way, many families of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) will be hard-pressed to find activities that suit their children's individual needs, let alone that of the whole family. Luckily, we have a robust

Relaxed Cinema Screening – Sing 2

Relaxed Cinema Screening – Sing 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 "Sing 2"! Siblings and other family members without SEND are also welcome to join. Each guest will receive free popcorn and

By Jordan @ MPCF|2023-03-29T18:19:49+01:00April 1st, 2023|Categories: Family, Fun|Tags: 4CT Limited, cinema, Easter, GRUB, Holiday Activity Fund, Local Offer, school holidays, SEND Community Offer|

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 or young people with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) who are looking to find information and support. Educational psychologists from One Education normally join these drop-ins to speak with