The SEND Local Offer is all about services, events and information that are available for families of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) in Manchester.

More than just a website, Manchester’s Local Offer also includes social media, newsletters, drop-ins, and the organisations & support groups that help spread vital information to families.

You can learn more at www.manchester.gov.uk/sendlocaloffer.

Below are blog posts and events on our website involving the Manchester SEND Local Offer.

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

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

SEND Co-production in Manchester – It’s Just “How We Do Things”

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 Jordan @ MPCF|2026-06-29T16:54:07+01:00June 29th, 2026|Categories: Celebration, SEND Support Group Network|Tags: Changemakers, co-production, Manchester City Council, Manchester Parent Champions, Manchester Working Together Network, Maureen Howell, National Co-production Week, Parent Champions, SEND Local Offer, SPACE Group|

“Understanding SEND Support” Webinar

“Understanding SEND Support” Webinar

This is a free webinar focusing on SEND Support in the Early Years, schools and post-16 education in Manchester. The webinar will be delivered by Manchester City Council staff, followed by a Q&A with fellow parent-carers Tanya Finn (Manchester Parent Champions lead) and Leanne

By Jordan @ MPCF|2026-02-01T16:52:41+00:00February 9th, 2026|Categories: Learning, Manchester Parent Champions, The SPACE Group, Workshop|Tags: Education, Manchester City Council, Manchester Parent Champions, Neurodiversity in Education, SEN Support, SEND Local Offer, SPACE Group, webinar|

“Forward Together” Community of Practice Event – “Find Out and Have Your Say”

“Forward Together” Community of Practice Event – “Find Out and Have Your Say”

The Forward Together project would like to invite parents and carers of individuals with severe or profound learning disabilities* living in Manchester or Salford to a "Community of Practice" (CoP) event where you can have a chance to: Meet other families in the same

By Jordan @ MPCF|2025-10-31T13:09:38+00:00November 18th, 2025|Categories: Community, Information Sharing, Learning, Meeting|Tags: behaviour, CAMHS, Forward Together, Global Developmental Delay, learning disability, Salford Parent Carer Forum, SEND Local Offer, The Challenging Behaviour Foundation, The National Lottery Community Fund|

Design-a-Festive-Card Contest

Design-a-Festive-Card Contest

This festive season, we are again developing a virtual card app on our website, which people can use to send free virtual festive cards created by the SEND community to family and friends. Can You Help? To be able to do this, we want YOUR

By Jordan @ MPCF|2025-11-10T11:04:30+00:00November 9th, 2025|Categories: Celebration, Events, Projects|Tags: Christmas, Christmas 2025, competition, Local Offer, SEND Local Offer|

SEND Local Offer – Have Your Say!

SEND Local Offer – Have Your Say!

Manchester City Council has asked us to share their short survey (1-3 minutes to complete) about your experience of the SEND Local Offer. Do you live in Manchester City Council area or use SEND services here? If yes, we'd love to hear about your experience

By Jordan @ MPCF|2025-04-25T17:34:34+01:00April 25th, 2025|Categories: Get Involved, Information Sharing, Parent-Carer Feedback|Tags: Local Offer, Manchester City Council, SEND Local Offer, survey|

Gathering to Observe Geraldine Hills’ Funeral

Gathering to Observe Geraldine Hills’ Funeral

We are hosting an informal gathering for parents, carers and other supporters to observe Geraldine Hills' funeral and to celebrate her life.

By Jordan @ MPCF|2024-11-13T14:53:36+00:00November 25th, 2024|Categories: Community, Information Sharing, Manchester Parent Champions|Tags: Manchester Parent Champions, Parent Champions, SEND Local Offer|

Design-a-Festive-Card Contest

Design-a-Festive-Card Contest

This Christmas season, we are again developing a virtual card app on our website, which people can use to send free virtual festive cards created by the SEND community to family and friends. Can You Help? To be able to do this, we want

By Jordan @ MPCF|2024-11-29T01:41:32+00:00November 15th, 2024|Categories: Celebration, Events, Projects|Tags: Christmas, Christmas 2024, competition, Local Offer, SEND Local Offer|

Family Tickets to Manchester Thunder Vs London Pulse Netball Match

Family Tickets to Manchester Thunder Vs London Pulse Netball Match

We’ve got a FREE Family Ticket for Manchester Thunder's netball match against London Pulse this Sunday, 2nd of June, at the AO Arena. To apply for a chance to win the ticket, please complete the form below or answer it directly on SurveyMonkey. Due

By Jordan @ MPCF|2024-05-30T03:44:07+01:00May 30th, 2024|Categories: Events|Tags: AO Arena, Local Offer newsletter, Manchester City Council, Manchester Thunder, netball, SEND Local Offer|

Change Programme Video

Change Programme Video

Manchester City Council and SENDCode recently published a video explaining the Change Programme. The short animated video aims to help young people understand what the programme is all about and how Manchester is involved with the Change Programme Partnership. You can watch the video