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Supported Internships News

As National Supported Internships Day (27 March) approaches, Manchester City Council asked us to share some wonderful news and events happening in Greater Manchester and nationally. Please click the toggles below to learn more. There are 2 new supported internships available in Greater

MPCF Coffee Morning @ Martenscroft

Join us on Monday, 17 March 2025, 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 and friendly

Alternative Provision Webinar

This webinar will cover: What is Alternative Provision (AP)? Who provides Alternative Provision for our children and young people? Why might a child or young person attend Alternative Provision? What's happening in Manchester around Alternative Provision and the SEND and AP Improvement Plan or

Emotional Barriers to School Attendance: Manchester’s Guidance for Prevention and Early Intervention

The Emotional Barriers to School Attendance (EBSA) guidance document is the result of a co-production between Manchester Local Authority, One Education educational psychology service, parents/carers, Health practitioners, as well as schools, colleges and provisions across Manchester.The work has drawn heavily from recent research and learning

Manchester City Council Survey: Mainstream Schools and Children with SEND

We have been asked to share this very short survey from Manchester City Council. If you live in the city of Manchester and your child with Special Educational Needs and/or Disability (SEND) goes to a mainstream school, please answer the survey. It only has

Twilight Trail – Festive Lights Show

Let's go for a visit to the festive lights trail at Mayfield Park! Join us for a walk around the park, taking in the beautiful scenery along the Twilight Trail. A member of the MPCF team will welcome you at the entrance between 6:45

SEND Local Offer Drop-in (North 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.

Review of Early Years SEND Inclusion Pathways

Manchester City Council has commissioned a review of inclusive practice in the Early Years services it provides, which will look at what’s working and what could be improved. Please book on if you would like to get involved.

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Review of Early Years SEND Inclusion Pathways

Manchester City Council has commissioned a review of inclusive practice in the Early Years services it provides, which will look at what’s working and what could be improved. Please book on if you would like to get involved.

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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