Manchester Local Offer Drop In - for parent/carers living in the Manchester City Council area
We have a new venue for our next Drop In! We'll be in the Lecture Theatre at The Manchester College Openshaw Campus on Wednesday 8th March, 10am-12.30pm. It is a large campus and can feel overwhelming, so staff have put together a map and some information to make us feel welcome.
Address
The Manchester College, Openshaw Campus, Ashton Old Road M11 2WH.
Getting there by public transport
These buses stop near the campus on Ashton Old Road – 219, 220, 221, 719, 725. The nearest tram stop is the Etihad Football stadium/Asda Etihad, with a 20 minute walk to the college.
Parking
The college has a new car park near the main entrance, next to Whitworth Street and Clayton Lane South. It’s number 5 on the map. This will just be for us! It is a minute’s walk from the main entrance. It has disabled parking spaces and there are others in the car parks around the site – 1, 3 and 4 on the map. Taxis can drop off near the main entrance.
Signing in
Please go to the main entrance to the college. There will be a Local Offer sign-in space for us, with help on hand if needed.
Finding the Drop In
The Local Offer Drop In is being held in the Lecture Theatre. There will be people and signs to help direct you!
Who will be there?
One of the best things about the Drop Ins is the chance to talk to other parent carers. The Manchester Parent Carer Forum (MPCF) and Manchester Parent Champions will be there to offer support, along with parents from other groups.
We'll be joined by SEND services for children and young people up to 25. This includes SENDIASS for your education questions. If you are looking for stuff to do in the local area, there's Short Breaks staff. (Contact the team separately for Short Break Reviews.) Other services that regularly attend include Rodney House Outreach Service, Lifted Carers Centre, Equal Education Chances, the Caribbean & African Health Network (CAHN), About Me, and Phil Samphire, Travel Trainer. We usually have an Educational Psychologist from One Education offering slots.
Tuesday 18th April, Manchester Youth Zone, Harpurhey
Wednesday 24th May, Hideout Youth Zone, Gorton
Wednesday 21st June, Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre, Wythenshawe
Can't make the Drop In?
The Welcome menu tells you about us and what we offer. There is also guidance for new parent carers, answering some of your common questions.
Our Local Offer SEND Information Hub covers education, stuff to do, benefits, household matters, sources of support - and much more.
Our online directory has extensive amounts of information on what is available locally for SEND families. Start your search on the main Local Offer page.
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