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)
The University of Manchester (UoM) is undertaking a research study entitled “What we want: How can Speech & Language Therapy best meet the needs of autistic children?”, with which they want to find out what priorities and preferences autistic children have for the speech
The University of Manchester is undertaking a research study entitled “Exploring Patient and Carer Perspectives on Appointment Reminders in Healthcare Settings”, with which they want to find out what helps people get to their appointments and what makes it harder. Most research has looked
The Science and Industry Museum (SIM) recently shared with us some relaxed sessions at their Power Hall gallery and "Horrible Science" exhibition. These sensory-friendly sessions are specially designed for those who prefer an adjusted environment. Please open the toggles (dropdown windows) below to learn
From the 1st of April 2026, the Early Years Outreach Service (RHOSEY Team) will be moving from Rodney House School back to Manchester City Council (MCC), where the team will sit under Children and Education Services. At present, the impact will be that they will
The National Network of Parent Carer Forums (NNPCF) recently shared with us a document that aims to explain the various accompanying documents that sit alongside the White Paper, "Every Child Achieving and Thriving". The guide has been developed in response to feedback from PCFs
The National Network of Parent Carer Forums (NNPCF) recently shared with us some online events that the Council for Disabled Children (CDC) will be delivering in relation to the SEND Reform Government Consultation. They are delivering a series of information webinars which are designed
We received an invitation from a University of Manchester researcher who is looking for parents and carers to join a focus group to discuss the different factors that affect Manchester families' ability to access an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) for their child
There's an updated version of this NHS Greater Manchester document that was released in February 2026. Please visit our Neurodevelopmental Pathway page to read the latest updates on the changes to the ADHD and autism assessment pathways. We have received communications from NHS
Booking for the March 2026 cinema session will open at 10am on Wednesday, 25 February! For those who will be at the Local Offer Drop-in that day, you can visit our table if you need help with navigating the booking process.Please vote for the film
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
