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)

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SEND Local Offer Drop-in (North Manchester)

The SEND Local Offer Drop-ins are a great way for parents & carers of children or young people with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) to find relevant information and support. Friendly and informal, please feel free to share your stories and ask questions.

SEND Local Offer Drop-in (North Manchester)

The SEND Local Offer Drop-ins are a great way for parents & carers of children or young people with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) to find relevant information and support. Friendly and informal, please feel free to share your stories and ask questions.

“Twilight Tales” Family-Friendly Festive Experience

Let's go for a visit to this all-new festive experience at Mayfield Park / Freight Island! Join us for a walk around the park and step into "a brand-new, family-friendly experience filled with light, play, and a touch of magic" at the Twilight Tales.

SEND Local Offer Drop-in (North Manchester)

The SEND Local Offer Drop-ins are a great way for parents & carers of children or young people with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) to find relevant information and support. Friendly and informal, please feel free to share your stories and ask questions.

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

SEND Local Offer Drop-in (North Manchester)

The SEND Local Offer Drop-ins are a great way for parents & carers of children or young people with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) to find relevant information and support. Friendly and informal, please feel free to share your stories and ask questions.

Emotional Barriers to School Attendance (EBSA) Workshop

Earlier this year, Manchester launched the Emotional Barriers to School Attendance (EBSA) guidance for schools, including a "Planning for Change" toolkit - an easy-to-use tool to help professionals to identify a child's underlying needs relating to EBSA and to plan the necessary support. This

Wraparound Childcare Conference

Manchester City Council invites practitioners and service providers to a free Wraparound Childcare Conference on Saturday, 7th June 2025. This event is for all providers of before and after-school childcare.

Transition from Primary to Secondary School Webinar

Moving from primary to secondary school is an important life event and can be a positive and exciting time. Yet some children require additional support. Children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) often find transition more challenging than their peers.

LIVE WELL Live: Strengthening Support for Young People with Additional Needs

We will be co-presenting, together with the SEND Local Offer team, Manchester Parent Champions and SPACE Group, at this LIVE WELL Live webinar organised by Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership. Our presentation will be about how Manchester City Council has worked with parents and