Information for Parents
SEND Events
Inclusion in Manchester
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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.
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Useful Links
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