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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The Manchester Parent Champions are a group of parents who have experienced and/or know about the range of services and support available through the Local Offer. They are well-placed to tell other parents/carers about the SEND Local Offer and the help and support that’s out there for our families.

They are valued members of the Manchester Working Together Network.

You can also read more about them on the Local Offer website: https://hsm.manchester.gov.uk/kb5/manchester/directory/advice.page?id=tUaUQpQBfvI

Below are some articles and events that we published relating to the Manchester Parent Champions.

SEND Local Offer Drop-in (East Manchester – Preparing for Adulthood theme)

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.

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SEND Local Offer Drop-in (Central 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.

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SEND Local Offer Drop-in (South 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.

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SEND Local Offer Drop-in (North Manchester – Preparing for Adulthood Special)

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.

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SEND Local Offer Drop-in (South 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.

By |2026-08-22T17:37:00+01:00September 16th, 2026|Categories: , , , , , , |Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Family Fun Day with Manchester Parent Champions @ Manchester Museum

Join us and the Manchester Parent Champions at Manchester Museum for a family fun day exclusively for families of deaf, disabled and neurodivergent children and young people living in the city of Manchester! We will have various animal-themed craft activities and clay modelling, as

By |2026-07-28T15:38:30+01:00August 13th, 2026|Categories: , , , |Tags: , , , , , |
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See You in the Pool

With another heatwave coming this week, we thought now's the perfect time to post something about swimming in Manchester. ;) Swimming is an essential life skill that provides numerous benefits, including physical fitness, water safety, and social interaction. For children with Special Educational Needs

By |2026-08-11T17:11:24+01:00August 11th, 2026|Categories: Events, Projects|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |
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SEND Local Offer Drop-in (South 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.

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Reflections on Co-production + My Report to the Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee

I recently went to Manchester Town Hall, together with Tanya from the Parent Champions and a few service leads in Education and Social Care, to present the SEND Annual Report to the Children and Young People's Scrutiny Committee. I was given an opportunity to

By |2026-07-08T15:46:57+01:00July 5th, 2026|Categories: Report|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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SEND Co-production in Manchester – It’s Just “How We Do Things”

At the close of last week, we were delighted to receive this inspired letter from Maureen Howell, Manchester City Council's SEND Engagement & Young Carers Lead. In it, she writes about how working with MPCF and our wider network of parents and carers, as well

By |2026-06-29T16:54:07+01:00June 29th, 2026|Categories: Celebration, SEND Support Group Network|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |
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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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