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Manchester City Council’s Short-Breaks programme is available to families of a disabled child or young person aged up to 18 living in Manchester. It involves universal activities, the SEND Community Offer, and a smaller range of additional and specialist support (offered to disabled children and young people with the most complex needs).

Short Breaks activities can range from an activity which lasts an hour or two to a few days away from home. Some activities are offered at weekends, evenings or during school holidays. These activities provide a positive experience for the disabled child or young person, giving them an opportunity to have fun and try new skills.

A Short Break also gives parents and carers a break from their caring role. Taking a short break can give parents and carers the time to undertake training, enjoy leisure activities, carry out day-to-day tasks, or spend time with other children.

You can learn more about Short Breaks and the Specialist Resource Team at the Local Offer website or by reading the city council’s Short Breaks Service Statement.

Below are some articles and events on our website that relate to Short Breaks:

SEND Local Offer Drop-in

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.The drop-ins

SEND Local Offer Drop-in

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. The

SEND Local Offer Drop-in

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

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.

Easter SEND Community Offer

We are pleased to share that there are plenty of FREE activities that Manchester's SEND families can access over the Easter holidays. This is part of a packed SEND Community Offer for families living in the Manchester City Council area. Cycling & Egg Hunt

SEND Local Offer Drop-in

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. The

SEND Local Offer Drop-in

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.

Virtual SEND Parent Drop-in

This virtual drop-in is happening in place of the monthly SEND Early Help Local Offer Drop-ins that normally happen on a rotating basis across the city. We are aiming to resume face-to-face drop-ins as soon as possible. Please follow our Facebook page and/or subscribe

Virtual SEND Parent Drop-in

This virtual drop-in is happening in place of the monthly SEND Early Help Local Offer Drop-ins that normally happen on a rotating basis across the city.We are aiming to resume face-to-face drop-ins as soon as possible. Please follow our Facebook page and/or subscribe to the

SEND Local Offer Drop-in

The drop-ins normally happen on a rotating basis across North, Central and South Manchester. We are aiming to resume face-to-face drop-ins by November 2021. However, this may change depending on Covid restrictions. Please follow our Facebook page and/or subscribe to the SEND Local Offer newsletter