Manchester City Council - Local Offer

LOCAL OFFER

WHAT’S ON OFFER IN YOUR AREA FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND/OR DISABILITIES?

The Local Offer is the term used for all the activities, services, advice and support offered by numerous organisations across the city specifically for children and young people (aged 0–25 years) with special educational needs and disabilities, and their families.

Visit www.manchester.gov.uk/sendlocaloffer for information about: -- Things to do (everything from autism-friendly theatre productions, to disabilityinclusive adapted BMX bike sessions)

-- Independent living

-- Places to go

-- Education

-- Your rights

-- Travel and transport

-- Health

-- Money.

-- Parent Support groups -- Short breaks -- Childcare

CAN’T FIND WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR?

Call us on 0161 209 8356 or email us at localoffer@manchester.gov.uk Young people may also find this website useful: cyp.iassnetwork.org.uk

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PREFER TO CHAT IN PERSON ABOUT WHAT’S ON OFFER FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD? Come to a friendly, informal Local Offer drop-in event in 2019.

It’s a great way to: -- speak to services face to face

-- get information and advice

-- meet other parents and carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities

-- find out about local activities available for your child.

Pop in for a cuppa and a chat any time between 10am and 12 noon on: Thursday 24 January at Manchester Youth Zone, M9 8AE Monday 4 February at Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre, M22 1QW Wednesday 20 March at Rodney House, M12 4WF Tuesday 30 April at Manchester Youth Zone, M9 8AE Wednesday 22 May at Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre, M22 1QW Wednesday 26 June at Rodney House School, M12 4WF Wednesday 10 July at Manchester Youth Zone, M9 8AE There’s no need to book and everyone is welcome.

Future drop-in events will be listed at WWW.MANCHESTER.GOV.UK/SENDLOCALOFFER

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