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)
I recently went to Manchester Town Hall, together with Tanya from the Parent Champions and a few service leads in Education and Social Care, to present the SEND Annual Report to the Children and Young People's Scrutiny Committee. I was given an opportunity to
To celebrate Co-production Week, Euan Loveridge (Manchester City Council's Project Manager for the School-age Childcare programme) sent us this article sharing the outcomes of the Wraparound Childcare expansion programme in Manchester and highlighting the importance of co-production in the development and implementation of the
Manchester City Council is looking for feedback on families' experiences using childcare in Manchester. Please complete their survey(s) to support the city’s childcare sufficiency assessment. This will us help to better understand demand, identify any gaps in provision and inform future planning. There are two
At the close of last week, we were delighted to receive this inspired letter from Maureen Howell, Manchester City Council's SEND Engagement & Young Carers Lead. In it, she writes about how working with MPCF and our wider network of parents and carers, as well
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.
Manchester Adult Social Care’s Autism Board is looking for a Joint Chairperson who can help support the development and culture change of adult social care for autistic people. We want a co-chair who is autistic and who is able to deliver the requirements listed below.
In September 2024, Manchester launched the Emotional Barriers to School Attendance (EBSA) guidance for schools, including a "Planning for Change" toolkit - an easy-to-use tool to help professionals to identify a child's underlying needs relating to EBSA and to plan the necessary support. This
"Try out ways to be heard and shape the future of Manchester as a SEND or SEMH young person! Manchester City Council, Young Manchester, GMYN and SEND Code invite you to come along to this creative space where deaf, disabled and neurodivergent young people
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.
As part of Neurodiversity Celebration Week, The Therapy Adventure is hosting a supportive webinar for parents and carers, recognising the challenges that families face and sharing neurodiversity-affirming perspectives that can support children to build a positive sense of identity. We will explore how neurodivergent
