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SEND Reform National Conversation

Ahead of the publication of the Schools White Paper early next year, the Department for Education is currently engaging with families of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND), practitioners and other experts regarding the proposals to reform the SEND

The Most Amazing Team

With great pride, humility and gratitude, I am pleased to announce that we won the Disability Impact category of the very first Global Champion Awards! The Disability Impact Award recognises organisations or projects that champion the empowerment of individuals with disabilities, promoting accessibility, inclusivity,

Global Champion Awards

We are proud to have been nominated and shortlisted for the Disability Impact Award at the very first Global Champion Awards! The Disability Impact Award recognises organisations or projects that champion the empowerment of individuals with disabilities, promoting accessibility, inclusivity, and independence. Everyone in

SEND Peer Support Sessions @ Sacred Heart Family Hub

Sacred Heart Family Hub invites parents and carers to their new monthly SEND Peer Support sessions that are due to start this week! The sessions will be every first Thursday of the month, from 1 to 3pm. They will be inviting different professionals and support

Communicating with Non-Speaking Neurodivergent Young People: Stakeholders Perspectives

A University of Manchester postgraduate researcher has reached out to ask for participants to get involved with a research project that he is working on, called “Communicating with Non-speaking Neurodivergent Young People: Stakeholders' Perspectives”.The study, led by Freddie Jones and Dr. Rai Fayette from the

By |2025-11-16T12:23:01+00:00November 3rd, 2025|Categories: Get Involved, Information Sharing|Tags: , , , |

Every Pair Tells a Story

We are aware that there is a silent awareness-raising movement arranged for tomorrow, the 3rd of November, led by The SEND Sanctuary, a parent-led national community that aims to bring together families of children and young people with SEND (Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities) to

Treatments Not Recommended for Autism

A number of local authorities, schools and Parent Carer Forums have reported that parents in their areas are considering going abroad for 'treatment' for autism - including with stem cells. We unfortunately have heard this from some parents here as well and we encourage everyone

By |2025-10-12T12:28:31+01:00October 12th, 2025|Categories: Information Sharing|Tags: , , |

Study Insights: Family Wellbeing and Social Support for Autistic Caregivers

I first encountered the word “AUTISM” in 2009 during my undergraduate studies, little did I know then how deeply it would shape the course of my life and career. My name is Anum. I am a SEND teacher and a caregiver to a neurodivergent child

By |2025-10-05T14:17:40+01:00October 5th, 2025|Categories: Get Involved, Parent Sharing|Tags: , , , |

Manchester Youth Zone Inclusion Sessions

Did you know that Manchester Youth Zone runs inclusion sessions every Sunday, where they offer a range of activities, such as sports, arts and crafts, and music, for children and young people with additional needs or disabilities? These inclusive weekend sessions are split into

By |2025-10-05T12:25:45+01:00October 5th, 2025|Categories: Events, Information Sharing|Tags: , , |