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Summertime is a period of fun and excitement for many families. For parents, it is a time to strengthen bonds with our kids through play and togetherness.

We do recognise that it can be a stressful and anxiety-filled time for many. Some parents find it challenging to find suitable activities for their children with complex needs, and many children may find it difficult to visit new places or to manage the change in routine brought by the school break. This is why we constantly work with local partners to ensure that there are plenty of opportunities available to families of children & young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) in Manchester during the summer holidays, and to make the info available to parents and carers.

Below are blog posts and events relating to the summer break.

Respite Offer from Newman Holiday Trust

Great news from Newman Holiday Trust, a voluntary run charity that provides respite for children and young people with additional needs! They have opened applications for this year's summer holiday at Stonyhurst College in Clitheroe, which will be held for a week from

Family Funday @ Grange Community Centre

This activity day is available for families who live in the Manchester City Council area and have child/ren with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND). The family fundays include indoor and outdoor (weather permitting) activities such as bouncy castles, arts and crafts, and snacks and drinks.

Summer Coach Trip to Lyme Park

This trip is available for families who live in the Manchester City Council area and have child/ren with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND). The coach will leave its starting venue at 10am and will pick up from the destination at 2.45pm to return to the starting venue for approximately 4pm.

Explore Manchester – Summer 2022

Back in July, we and 4CT Limited accepted applications for the "Explore Manchester" summer information packs, which our friends from 4CT wonderfully produced and delivered to families who ordered one. This year's packs included the Explore Manchester passport as well as an activity newsletter

Summer Coach Trip to Lyme Park

This trip is available for families who live in the Manchester City Council area and have child/ren with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND). The coach will leave its starting venue at 10am and will pick up from the destination at 2.45pm to return to the starting venue for approximately 4pm.

Summer Coach Trip to St. Anne’s Beach

This trip is available for families who live in the Manchester City Council area and have child/ren with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND). The coach will leave its starting venue at 10am and will pick up from the destination at 2.45pm to return to the starting venue for approximately 4pm.

Family Funday with SPACE Group

This activity day is available for families who live in the Manchester City Council area and have child/ren with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND). The family fundays include indoor and outdoor (weather permitting) activities such as bouncy castles, arts and crafts, and snacks and drinks.

Summer Coach Trip to Children’s Adventure Farm Trust

This trip is available for families who live in the Manchester City Council area and have child/ren with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND). The coach will leave its starting venue at 10am and will pick up from the destination at 2.45pm to return to the starting venue for approximately 4pm.

Summer Coach Trip to Children’s Adventure Farm Trust

This trip is available for families who live in the Manchester City Council area and have child/ren with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND). The coach will leave its starting venue at 10am and will pick up from the destination at 2.45pm to return to the starting venue for approximately 4pm.

Family Funday with SPACE Group

This activity day is available for families who live in the Manchester City Council area and have child/ren with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND). The family fundays include indoor and outdoor (weather permitting) activities such as bouncy castles, arts and crafts, and snacks and drinks.