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Summertime is a period of fun and excitement for many families. For parents, it is a time to strengthen bonds with our kids through play and togetherness.

We do recognise that it can be a stressful and anxiety-filled time for many. Some parents find it challenging to find suitable activities for their children with complex needs, and many children may find it difficult to visit new places or to manage the change in routine brought by the school break. This is why we constantly work with local partners to ensure that there are plenty of opportunities available to families of children & young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) in Manchester during the summer holidays, and to make the info available to parents and carers.

Below are blog posts and events relating to the summer break.

Summer Coach Trip to St. Anne’s Beach

This trip is available for families who live in the Manchester City Council area and have child/ren with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND). The coach will leave its starting venue at 10am and will pick up from the destination at 2.45pm to return to the starting venue for approximately 4pm.

Summer Coach Trip to Formby Beach

This trip is available for families who live in the Manchester City Council area and have child/ren with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND). The coach will leave its starting venue at 10am and will pick up from the destination at 2.45pm to return to the starting venue for approximately 4pm.

Family Funday @ Ladybarn Community Hub

This activity day is available for families who live in the Manchester City Council area and have child/ren with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND). The family fundays include indoor and outdoor (weather permitting) activities such as bouncy castles, arts and crafts, and snacks and drinks.

Play Day Festival (Info Sharing on behalf of 2022 Our Year)

To celebrate this year's National Playday, Manchester City Council - in partnership with Manchester Play Network - has organised the Play Day Festival, which will be held at Whitworth Park on Wednesday, 3 August, 11am to 3pm. The event is open to children and young

Summer Coach Trip to Formby Beach

This trip is available for families who live in the Manchester City Council area and have child/ren with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND). The coach will leave its starting venue at 10am and will pick up from the destination at 2.45pm to return to the starting venue for approximately 4pm.

Booking Session for Summer Trips and Activities

This summer, we have co-produced a number of summer trips and family fundays with 4CT Limited, Manchester City Council and the SPACE Group. These will be made available to families of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) living in

Booking Session for Summer Trips and Activities

This summer, we have co-produced a number of summer trips and family fundays with 4CT Limited, Manchester City Council and the SPACE Group. These will be made available to families of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) living in

Booking Session for Summer Trips and Activities

This summer, we have co-produced a number of summer trips and family fundays with 4CT Limited, Manchester City Council and the SPACE Group. These will be made available to families of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) living in

Explore Manchester – Summer 2022 Information Packs

We are now accepting applications for the "Explore Manchester" summer information packs! This year's packs include an activity newsletter containing easy activities for young children, a summer-themed word search, a daily checklist for children and young people, self-care tips for parents, and plenty of

SPACE Group – Cycling, Picnic and Games

The SPACE Group are holding a FREE family event this half-term break, for families of people with SEND (Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities)! They have booked Simply Cycling at Boggart Hole Clough to bring a morning of cycling fun, as well as picnic and