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SEND-Friendly Christmas Party

December 10, 2023 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

| Free

We invite Manchester’s SEND families to join us for an inclusive, family-friendly festive celebration at Moss Side Millenium Powerhouse on Sunday, 10 December, 1:30 to 3:30pm.

There will be loads of fun stuff for the kids, including:

  • Arts and Crafts
    • Colouring sheets
    • Decoupage
    • Paper chains
    • Scratch art
    • Suncatchers
    • Wooden decorations
  • Pool (Pocket billiards)
  • Table football
  • Twiddles (ribbons for those who like to stim)
  • Plus: An opportunity to join our annual Christmas card design contest!

We will also be running a relaxed screening of a Christmas-themed movie (title to be announced).

There will be snacks and refreshments aplenty for all families to enjoy.

Plus: A special guest 😉

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Please note that you’re responsible for your own children’s safety at all times during the session.

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This event is free to book for families of children and young people with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND) who live in the city of Manchester.

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What makes it SEND-Friendly?

Manchester Parent Carer Forum (MPCF) is committed to making the event as welcoming and comfortable as possible. You can expect:

  • This event is exclusive to families of children and young people with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND) aged 0 – 25 years.
  • Peace of Mind – All MPCF staff and volunteers have lived experience of SEND so you can rest assured that there will be a level of empathy and understanding with any needs or quirks that may arise on the day. Please speak to a member of the team if you have a request to make for a better experience.
  • A Quieter Experience – We will reduce the volume of music and/or the film, if needed. We can also keep some of lights on at the cinema room if required.
  • Alternative Access – Wheelchair and buggy users can use the centre’s lift to get to our upstairs events space.
  • Wider Arrival Window – No need to rush and bustle. Whether you are coming late or have to leave early, it’s okay with us.

Acknowledgements:

Much thanks to our local partners – We Love MCR Charity, 4CT Limited, and the SEND Local Offer – for making this possible.

  • The image shows, from left to right, the logos of Manchester Parent Carer Forum, Our Child Friendly City Manchester, and We Love MCR Charity, respectively.
  • Manchester's new SEND Local Offer logo (2023)
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Manchester Parent Carer Forum is a group of parents and carers of disabled children who work with Manchester Local Authorities, Education Settings, Health Providers and other providers to make sure the services they plan and deliver meet the needs of disabled children and young people (0-25 years), as well as their families, in Manchester.

We have a steering group of parent and carer volunteers who lead this work and listen to the views of other parents and carers in the local area to make sure they know what is important to them.

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