Information for Parents
SEND Events September 2025-2025
Manchester Local Offer Drop In
Wednesday 10th September 2025, 10am-12pm
Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre, Wythenshawe
For parents/carers and children and young people 0-25 years with SEND in the Manchester City Council area
The venue
Our next drop in is at Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre on Wednesday 10th September 2025, 10am-12pm, in the ground floor sports hall.
Finding it
The address is Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre, Portway, Wythenshawe, Manchester M22 1QW.
Getting there by public transport
The centre is a 10-15 minute walk from the Robinswood tram stop on the Manchester Airport line. There are a few ways to get to the Lifestyle Centre by bus. Bus 43 is the easiest, stopping at Portway, a short walk from the centre. Use TFGM's Journey Planner to help you plan your route.
Parking and drop off
The venue has a car park. If busy, there is parking on the roads nearby. People can be dropped off at the front of the building, near the main entrance.
Finding us in the building
Come through the main entrance. Go through the cafe, finding us at the back of the building in the sports hall.
FUTURE DROP INS, 10am-12pm
Wednesday 15th October – Moss Side Powerhouse
Wednesday 12th November – Manchester Youth Zone, Harpurhey
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PAST SEND Events
Inclusion in Manchester
Book your FREE place!
Tuesday 24th June 2025, 10am to 2.30pm, Mechanics Institute
(Please arrive between 9.30 to 10am to register)
A free event about the Change Programme, SEND initiatives in Manchester and what's important to parents and young people
What is it?
One of a series of free events as part of the North West Change Programme Partnership.
Who is it for?
Parents/carers and practitioners in the city of Manchester.
Why should I come?
It’s a chance to:
- Get an update on the Change Programme Partnership
- Learn the impact of the feedback from last September’s event
- Give your views on SEND matters, including inclusive mainstream provision
- Find out about SEND support in the city
If you're a parent carer looking to have more of say, this is the place to meet others like you who are helping to shape services in the city.
What's happening on the day?
Registration is between 9.30am to 10am, with teas and coffees. There will then be presentations and workshops, as well as a free lunch and stalls. Find the full programme on the Eventbrite booking page.
Where is it?
The Mechanics Institute, 103 Princess Street M1 6DD (use side entrance on Major Street). Lunch provided, limited number of creche places available.
Please contact Manchester Parent Carer Forum using this online form or the Local Offer team on 0161 219 2125 (Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm) if you need support with booking.
Book your FREE place!
Useful Links for workshops in our local area
Dear Parents and Carers
There are some useful links about parent and carer workshops in our local area.
Please click on the links and book yourself on an event.
Social Communication Pathway Parent/Carer Workshops
The offer consists of four sessions and are delivered across Manchester. The ones taking place over the rest of this term are:
1: Understanding neurodiversity and well-being
- South Manchester, 2nd July 10-2 - Understanding Neurodiversity and Wellbeing (South Manchester) – Manchester Parent Carer Forum
2: Understanding sensory differences
- South Manchester, 17th July 10-2 - Understanding Sensory Differences (South Manchester) – Manchester Parent Carer Forum
- Central and North Manchester, 25th June 10-2 - Understanding Sensory Differences (North/Central Manchester) – Manchester Parent Carer Forum
3: Understanding communication differences
- Central Manchester, 18th June 10 -1 Understanding Communication Differences (Central Manchester) – Manchester Parent Carer Forum
- South Manchester 9th July 10-1 - Understanding Communication Differences (South Manchester) – Manchester Parent Carer Forum
4: Understanding and working with the education system
- South Manchester Primary parents/carers 10th July 10-12.30 - Understanding and Working with the Education System (South Manchester): Aimed at PRIMARY School aged Children. – Manchester Parent Carer Forum
If your child has been referred to the Social and Communication Pathway, then follow the link below to get access to more information and support.
https://hsm.manchester.gov.uk/kb5/manchester/directory/service.page?id=eRWCKZxWTxI
If you have any questions, please come into school to see me and I will be happy to help you.
Thanks
Mrs Mottram
SENCO