Manchester SEND Inclusion Conference
About this Event
This event is exclusively for parents and carers of deaf, disabled or neurodivergent children (or those with undiagnosed Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities [SEND]) who live in the city of Manchester.
It’s a chance to:
- Get an update on the North West Change Programme Partnership (CPP)
- Learn about Manchester's SEND Reform plan
- Give your views on SEND matters, including inclusive mainstream provision
- Find out about the wider support for SEND across the city
There will be a limited number of creche places available for those who need to bring younger children (up to age 5).
Please contact the Local Offer team if you need support with booking: 01612192125
Agenda
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Registration
Info: Please register upon arrival. Tea and coffee will be available while we wait for the conference to start.
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:10 AM
Introduction
Info: Welcome and housekeeping
🕑: 10:10 AM - 10:30 AM
Education
Host: A. Corcoran (Director of Education, Mcr City Council)
Info: Opening address
🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Social Care
Host: C. Murphy (Asst. Dir. for Strategy, Mcr City Council)
Info: Families First Partnership
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:05 AM
Health
Host: J. Corkwood (Designated Clinical Officer, MHCC)
🕑: 11:05 AM - 11:50 AM
Workshops - Set A
Info: Please choose your preferred workshops while booking: SEND Reforms, Early Years, Family Hubs, or SEND Support
🕑: 11:50 AM - 11:55 AM
Break
Info: Refreshment or toilet break en-route to workshops
🕑: 11:55 AM - 12:35 PM
Workshops - Set B
Info: Please choose your preferred workshops while booking: Preparing for Adulthood, SENDIASS, What's Important to Families, or a 4th option to be announced (based on demand from booking requests)
🕑: 12:35 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch Break
Info: Lunch + Opportunity to speak with stallholders (various SEND services and support groups)
🕑: 01:30 PM - 01:45 PM
Changemakers Presentation
Host: Greater Manchester Youth Network
🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:00 PM
Closing and Feedback
Host: Manchester Parent Carer Forum
Info: Parent/carer presentation / closing remarks; quick evaluation activity
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 0.00
