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Supported Internships News

As National Supported Internships Day (27 March) approaches, Manchester City Council asked us to share some wonderful news and events happening in Greater Manchester and nationally. Please click the toggles below to learn more. There are 2 new supported internships available in Greater

MPCF Coffee Morning @ Martenscroft

Join us on Monday, 17 March 2025, for a coffee morning at Martenscroft Children's Centre in Hulme.It's an opportunity to meet and chat with fellow parents & carers of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) in a relaxed and friendly

Melland High School Parent/Carer Information Day and Winter Fair

We have been invited to join Melland High School's Information Day and Winter Fair for families of pupils who go to Melland. We will be setting up a stall at the event, together with other organisations and service providers, including: 4CT Limited AJ's Academy

Change Programme Engagement Event

As we’ve shared previously, Manchester has been chosen by the Department for Education to lead the North West Change Programme Partnership. We want Manchester parents, carers and families to be fully involved in this work. Your ideas and feedback are at the heart of

Supported Internship “Parent Talk” Steering Group

DFN Project Search is building our parent/carer network group from past, present and future parents and carers of Interns. The "Parent Talk" steering group aims to build a strong support group, with the view of action. More people need to know about Supported Internships and

National Supported Internship Day 2024

Manchester City Council is hosting an event on MS Teams to mark #NSID2024 (National Supported Internship Day) and celebrate Supported Internships in Manchester. Please join us between 2pm and 3pm to hear all things internships from colleges, employers and young people. P.S. If your

Post-16 Education – What’s Important to You and Your Young Person?

We recently hosted two focus group sessions for Manchester City Council's post-16 commissioning team to listen to the views of parents and carers around post-16 education and training, including their journey beyond college: Preparing for Adulthood. We are very grateful to all the parents