This virtual drop-in is for the benefit of parents and carers of children or young people with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) who are looking to find information and support. Share your stories and ask questions. We will try to help and signpost you to the relevant services and organisations who may be able to give you expert advice and support.
How to Join the Virtual SEND Drop-in
From 10am to 12pm on the 9th of September, you can contact us or any of the following services, who will be on call during this time to help:
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Manchester Parent Carer Forum
Email : info@manchesterparentcarerforum.org.uk or via our contact form
Facebook Messenger : http://facebook.com/mpcfinfo/
Public post on Facebook Event : https://www.facebook.com/events/3446626722042150/ -
Local Offer Engagement Team
Telephone : 0161 234 1946
Email : localoffer@manchester.gov.uk -
CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services)
Dr. Michelle Hacking, Clinical Psychologist at North Manchester CAMHS, will be answering questions live at the Facebook event page.
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Early Help Hub
Helpline: 01612 341977
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IAS (Information, Advice and Support) Manchester Team
Laura Nardella : 07717340928
Helpline : 0161 209 8356
Email : parents@manchester.gov.uk -
Lifted Carers Centre
Emma Gerrard : 07385 568990
Email : info@liftedcarerscentre.org.uk -
One Education (Educational Psychologists)
Abigail Sterne : 07984 559164
Email : abigail.sterne@oneeducation.co.uk -
Rodney House Outreach Service for Early Years (RHOSEY)
Sue Churchill : 07940 701608
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Short Breaks Team
Jenny Horlock : 07946 395493
Helen Osei : 07866 001469
Questions from the Previous Virtual SEND Drop-in
We have produced a Q&A blog post based on questions asked by parents who participated at the July virtual drop-in:
With thanks to the Local Offer team and participating services for coming together to produce the list.
Future SEND Early Help Local Offer Drop-ins
Click here for information about future SEND Early Help Drop-ins across Manchester or to learn more about the SEND Local Offer in Manchester. Please note that, due to the coronavirus situation, we may need to replace future drop-ins with virtual sessions like this.