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ADHD UK is a national charity founded by and for people with ADHD. It provides comprehensive resources, information, and support for individuals with ADHD and their families.

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We’re here to help people with ADHD Thrive. Positively changing what it means to have ADHD in the UK if not the world.

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ERIC - The Children's Bowel & Bladder Charity

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ERIC - The Children's Bowel & Bladder Charity

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Information and resources to help with potty training, toileting and children's bowel and bladder conditions.

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February half-term SEND family swim sessions (Urmston)

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February half-term SEND family swim sessions (Urmston)

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Suitable for children & young people and their families with SEND needs. These sessions will have a reduced capacity and will take place in either the main or small pool with aims of creating a relaxed environment.

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A website providing information and advice about autism for autistic young people. They have recently launched a new page Autistic differences provides information about the four keyways in which autistic people are different from non-autistic people.

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A website about autism, for autistic young people - so that everyone can gain a better understanding of what autism actually is.

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Together Orchestra - for children aged 7+ with additional needs

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Together Orchestra - for children aged 7+ with additional needs

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Wednesday evening music making group. A supportive and enjoyable environment led by SEND music specialists.

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Together Orchestra - for children aged 7+ with additional needs

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Together Orchestra - for children aged 7+ with additional needs

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Wednesday evening music making group. A supportive and enjoyable environment led by SEND music specialists.

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Together Orchestra - for children aged 7+ with additional needs

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Together Orchestra - for children aged 7+ with additional needs

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Wednesday evening music making group. A supportive and enjoyable environment led by SEND music specialists.

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Come along for a catch up with the Advocating Together / STEP team and mentors. Drinks and refreshments will be available. Tuesdays and Thursdays during term time

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Support for families of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or
Disabilities (SEND) in the Trafford area through groups, peer connections, and mentoring.

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STEP are a support service within Trafford Parents Forum. We provide peer to peer emotional and practical support and advice for parent/carers of children and young people with SEND in Trafford. We have a team of Co-ordinators as well as a number of trained volunteers who can offer their knowledge and lived experience through peer to peer support.

At STEP we provide low-level support such as;

Emotional support

Practical support for day-to-day challenges

Signposting to Trafford services

Help navigating the Local Offer

Guidance for completing DLA/PIP Application forms

Support in low-level meetings in school

NOTE: We cannot support with issues around EHCP's.

Who to contact

Contact Name

Emily Heywood and Clair Domville

Contact Position

Senior Co-ordinators

E-mail

Website

https://www.traffordparentsforum.com/.../step

Scan to visit this website

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/STEPtraffordparentsforum

Twitter

https://twitter.com/StrongerStep

Parent Organisation

Trafford Parents Forum

Where to go

Name

STEP at Trafford Parents Forum

Address

Postcode

Notes

Our offices are a 5 minute walk from Altrincham Interchange with bus, tram and train links. We are a 5 minute walk from a large pay and display car park at Altrincham leisure centre/ice rink. Our office is accessible on one level.

Time / Date Details

When is it on

Monday-Friday 9.30am-2.30pm Term time only

Who is it for?

Ages

Eligibility Details

Any parent/carer with a child or young person with suspected or diagnosed Special Educational Need or Disability who lives in Trafford can request support from STEP.

Accessibility

Details

We will make every effort to meet the needs of any parent/carer looking for support from STEP. Please include in the referral form if there is anything we can do to make contact more accessible for you. We can offer, telephone, virtual or face to face support depending on what is most accessible for you.

Referral Required?

No

Referral Details

To refer to STEP please click and complete the 'Self Referral' tab at the bottom of our website STEP | Trafford Parents Forum

Anyone can contact STEP to ask for support or guidance. We endeavour to respond to new referrals within 3 working days but as a small team, during periods of high demand, it could occasionally take a little bit longer.

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STEP are a support service within Trafford Parents Forum. We provide peer to peer emotional and practical support and advice for parent/carers of children and young people with SEND in Trafford. We have a team of Co-ordinators as well as a number of trained volunteers who can offer their knowledge and lived experience through peer to peer support.

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Support and Guidance for Parents and Carers of children aged 5 - 11 presenting with special educational needs.

Join us on 13th, 20th, 27th March (then term break) resuming 24th April, 1st, and 8th May 2026 (6 sessions) At Broomwood BlueSci Centre (room 10) 9.30am - 11.30am.

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We are always looking to develop and improve our Padlets, please complete this form and tell us what we can do to make this Padlet even better!

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SEND Padlet Feedback Survey - Trafford Council’s Citizen Space - Citizen Space

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Find and participate in consultations run by Trafford Council

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Autism Wellbeing Course for Autistic Adults

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Autism Wellbeing Course for autistic adult residents of Trafford.

Contact Jane Forrest on 07795 301 031 or jane.forrest1@nhs.net for more information.

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ToothPASTE is a free, online resource developed with parents and professionals to support autistic children’s oral health and also relevant to many children with additional needs. It includes small, practical steps to help with toothbrushing, reducing sugary foods and drinks, and attending dental appointments.

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Advice and support for families of young autistic children to care for their teeth and gums.

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Supporting an anxious child - Bridge the Gap 

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Coping Tools for anxiety support and regulation. Activities and resources.

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Free downloads and ideas to introduce coping tools and strategies to children. Coping tools aren’t there to stop an emotion, they are there to be able to help us cope whilst the emotion is there, helping to reduce fear of emotions and nurture a growth mindset and emotional resilience.

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An organisation that aims to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ young people through regional youth work and national support services. They run a variety of youth clubs across Greater Manchester.

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An LGBTQ+ service supporting those with autism and learning difficulties.

Monthly in person socials.

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This is an online safe space for gender diverse and/or transgender young people between 12-19 years old.

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Our online youth forum for trans, non binary, gender diverse and gender questioning young people between 12 and 19 years old, has grown from a starting point of 3 members to over 300. The forum is a safe space for you to ask questions, talk about how you are doing, and share experiences with others in the same or similar circumstances to you. It is important that we are respectful of one another and the group is a wonderful place to find community and allay fears. The space is moderated by the Support Line team to make sure it is a safe space for all. Through access to the forum, you can see details of our weekly online peer meet ups, our Dungeons & Dragons and gaming groups, our events and more opportunities to get involved.

It operates through an email so you should have a valid email address.

If you would like to join the youth forum we will ask you to read and agree to follow the rules and code of conduct. As part of you joining the forum we ask that you share some personal contact information and we arrange a time to talk to you so we can verify your identity and make sure that your application is genuine. We take the safety and security of our groups very seriously, for your protection, and to allow you to post and ask questions with the knowledge that to the best of our abilities, your information is confidential. The information is accessed by members of our Support Line moderation team only.

To apply, complete the form below to join the group. Please complete all of the fields so we can progress your application.

This group is open to trans, non binary, gender diverse and gender questioning young people from 12 years old up to and including the age of 19. When you reach 20 years of age, we will get in touch to let you know that your access to the forum will come to an end, and let you know about other options for getting involved with our work, such as our range of volunteering opportunities, and link you in with other organisations if it's helpful.

As part of the security measures, we will ask you for a phone number, and arrange a safe time to call, so that we can call and talk more about what you are looking for, and before we can approve you to join the group. The call will be from a withheld number, to maintain confidentiality. We will explain all of this in an email after you apply so you can ask any questions about the process.

We look forward to you joining our online community!

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Talk to us! Our online youth forum for trans, non binary, gender diverse and gender questioning young people between 12 and 19 years old, has grown from a starting point of 3 members to over 300.

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Mermaids is a charity supporting gender-diverse children, young people and their families.

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Community based group which supports people with disabilities to access activities which help them to achieve their health and wellbeing goals. Self-referrals are accepted.

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Community Outreach Long-term support for people to do what they want to do in their community

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Independent Options Children and Family Centre

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Independent Options Children and Family Centre

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Based in Stockport. A variety of groups are run throughout the week. They offer inclusive play opportunities for children aged 0-10. They also run informal parent support groups and training courses.

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Children and Family Centre - Independent Options (North West)

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Independent Options Children and Family Centre

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The largest national provider of inclusive cycling sessions for people with any kind of disability. Available at many centres across Greater Manchester, including at Stretford, Wythenshawe, Salford, and Stockport.

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Wheels for All is a national accessible cycling charity which promotes inclusive cycling through a range of successful community engagement programmes that give people the opportunity to cycle on a regular basis; through help, support and guidance.

Most noticeably this is all achieved through our two nationally acclaimed initiatives, our namesake Wheels for All and Pedal Away

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The largest national provider of inclusive cycling sessions for people with any kind of disability. Available at many centres across Greater Manchester, including at Stretford, Wythenshawe, Salford, and Stockport.

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Wheels for All - The UK inclusive cycling charity

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Wheels for All is a national accessible cycling charity which promotes inclusive cycling through a range of successful community engagement programmes that give people the opportunity to cycle on a regular basis; through help, support and guidance.

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The largest national provider of inclusive cycling sessions for people with any kind of disability. Available at many centres across Greater Manchester, including at Stretford, Wythenshawe, Salford, and Stockport.

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Wheels for All is a national accessible cycling charity which promotes inclusive cycling through a range of successful community engagement programmes that give people the opportunity to cycle on a regular basis; through help, support and guidance.

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Wheels for All is a national cycling charity which promotes inclusive and accessible cycling through a range of successful community engagement programmes that give people the opportunity to cycle on a regular basis; through help, support and guidance.

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Family theatre performances in a relaxed environment, with elements of the production (e.g. lighting and sound) adapted to reduce anxiety and stress.

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Family theatre performances in a relaxed environment, with elements of the production (e.g. lighting and sound) adapted to reduce anxiety and stress.

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Trafford Children's Intensive Behavioural Support Service (CIBSS)

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About our service

The Children's Intensive Behaviour Support Service (CIBSS) is a part of Trafford Children's Learning Disability Nursing Team and the Learning Disability CAMHS Service. We are a small team of skilled staff that includes a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Learning Disability Nurse and an Assistant Psychologist.

What does CIBSS do?

The CIBSS offers an intensive home-based service for children with a severe learning disability and their families/carers.

What can families expect from us

The service will work with the child and their family/carers to:

Complete individualised Behavioural Assessments and a Functional Analysis.

Identify the behavioural issues and the emotional wellbeing of both the child and the family.

Develop strategies using evidence-based interventions and which are person-centered.

Provide intensive support by implementing behavioural plans alongside the parents/carers within the family home.

Work intensely with the family for an approximate time frame of 6 months.

The service will aim to be flexible around the needs of the child and the family regarding appointment times.

What do we expect from families?

The service requires the families to work in partnership with the CIBSS staff by:

Opting into the service following an initial assessment

Consenting to the collection of data regarding the behaviour displayed by their child. This is for the purpose of assessment.

Working in partnership with the CIBSS and incorporating the suggested implementation of strategies with support.

Committing to regular sessions with the CIBSS staff (on average 2-3 times per week)

Who to contact

Contact Name

Susie Tinsley

Contact Position

Team Leader

Telephone

0161 912 3372 0161 912 3372

Notes

Answer machine service available / checked daily.

Parent Organisation

Children's Learning Disability Nursing Team (CLDNT)

Time / Date Details

When is it on

Service open Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 16.30pm

Who is it for?

Ages

Supporting People With

Learning disability

Challenging Behaviour

Eligibility Details

In order to receive services, children need to:

Be a Trafford resident (or be registered with a Trafford GP)

Have a severe learning disability

Display behaviour which is challenging to manage

Be 11 years old or under

Referral Required?

Yes

Referral Details

Referrals can be made to the Children's Learning Disability Nursing Team by a professional working in health, education or social care. Self-referrals can also be made.
Referral form
Following a Joint Initial Assessment by the Learning Disability Nursing Service and Learning Disability CAMHS, the referral will be passed to the CIBSS if the parent/carers are in agreement.

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Trafford Directory | Children's Intensive Behaviour Support Service (CIBSS)

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About our service The Children's Intensive Behaviour Support Service (CIBSS) is a part of Trafford Children's Learning Disability Nursing Team and the Learning Disability CAMHS Service. We are a small team of skilled staff that includes a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Learning Disability Nurse and an Assistant Psychologist. What does CIBSS do?

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Triple P - to help you manage your child's anxiety 

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Triple P - to help you manage your child's anxiety 

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Is your child’s anxiety causing you concern and you would like to help them? Are they aged between 6-14? Triple P Fear - less is an online course designed to support parent carers to manage their child’s anxiety more effectively. Visit Triple P Fearless for more information Contact us on: online.parenting@trafford.gov.uk to fill in a short survey and to receive your FREE code.

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Support your child’s or teenager’s coping skills to help them overcome anxiety and be more confident and emotionally resilient. Learn a range of strategies and choose what works for your family. Completely online program!

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Horse Riding - Wythenshawe Park Riding Stables

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Wythenshawe Park Riding Stables offer ‘Open Access’ sessions for age 4+ which can include sensory riding sessions and/or handling sessions.

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Sensory riding and handling

This experience is suited to those wishing to improve their physical, emotional and social state.

This equine facilitated activity can improve mental health, and help tackle sensory integration disorder.

Sensory riding and handling promotes and practices interaction with horses to assist individuals with emotional and mental disabilities, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and mood disorder, those with behavioural problems and those going through life changes.

Physical exercise

Riding provides physiotherapy on the move - the warmth and three dimensional movement of the horse is transmitted through the body of the rider helping them to relax, and strengthen core muscles, enabling the rider to become stronger and more supple.

Many riders also find that riding helps improve their posture, balance and coordination. Many referrals are given from medical professionals to improve health and well-being.

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Horse Riding - Wythenshawe Park Riding Stables

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Wythenshawe Park Riding Stables offer ‘Open Access’ sessions for age 4+ which can include sensory riding sessions and/or handling sessions.

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Sensory riding and handling

This experience is suited to those wishing to improve their physical, emotional and social state.

This equine facilitated activity can improve mental health, and help tackle sensory integration disorder.

Sensory riding and handling promotes and practices interaction with horses to assist individuals with emotional and mental disabilities, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and mood disorder, those with behavioural problems and those going through life changes.

Physical exercise

Riding provides physiotherapy on the move - the warmth and three dimensional movement of the horse is transmitted through the body of the rider helping them to relax, and strengthen core muscles, enabling the rider to become stronger and more supple.

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Open Access | Wythenshawe Park Riding Stables

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Horse Riding - Wythenshawe Park Riding Stables

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Wythenshawe Park Riding Stables offer ‘Open Access’ sessions for age 4+ which can include sensory riding sessions and/or handling sessions.

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Sensory riding and handling

This experience is suited to those wishing to improve their physical, emotional and social state.

This equine facilitated activity can improve mental health, and help tackle sensory integration disorder.

Sensory riding and handling promotes and practices interaction with horses to assist individuals with emotional and mental disabilities, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and mood disorder, those with behavioural problems and those going through life changes.

Physical exercise

Riding provides physiotherapy on the move - the warmth and three dimensional movement of the horse is transmitted through the body of the rider helping them to relax, and strengthen core muscles, enabling the rider to become stronger and more supple.

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Open Access | Wythenshawe Park Riding Stables

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Sensory riding and handling This experience is suited to those wishing to improve their physical, emotional and social state. This equine facilitated activity can improve mental health, and help tackle sensory integration disorder.

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RDA North West have groups across Manchester and Cheshire offering riding lessons for children and adults with a disability.

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RDA North West have groups across Manchester and Cheshire offering riding lessons for children and adults with a disability.

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Riding for the Disabled (RDA) North West groups list.

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Active indoor play arena with monthly SEN sessions, where music and lighting are adjusted to be more comfortable and accessible.

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Play Factore welcome children aged 6 months – 16 years with all types of disabilities and special educational needs SEN and SEND to enjoy our play sessions

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Empowering Parents, Empowering Communities. VOLUNTEER PARENT GROUP LEADER (PGL).

The opportunity to learn an evidence based programme and skills for how to lead a group, including managing conflict in groups and exploring group dynamics.

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If you're between 13 and 19, you will be thinking about what the future holds. At times like this, you could use someone to talk to. Connexions can help. They can also work with parents/carers to help prepare your child for for the future. Connexions Trafford

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Information and advice for children and young people who help to support a sibling with SEND

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We support young carers which is someone who cares for a friend or family member who, has an illness, disability, mental health problem or an addiction.

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Starling - Neurodiversity Friendly Activities

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Starling - Neurodiversity Friendly Activities

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Informal groups for neurodivergent young people aged 10 to 17 years of age

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5-month one to one support offer aiming to improve wellbeing and self-esteem

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Swimming and water sports - Alpha Disability Swimming Lessons

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Swimming and water sports - Alpha Disability Swimming Lessons

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Trafford Directory | Swimming and water sports - Alpha Disability Swimming Lessons

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ALPHA DISABILITY LESSONS Alpha swimming lessons are part of the Begin Well swim program offering an inclusive opportunity for children with additional needs or special circumstances to help them learn to swim. We want to provide the opportunity for every child to learn to swim and so we have a time limit of 18 months on the Alpha lessons or until they can swim 50 meters unaided, whichever comes first. Customers enquiring about Alpha Lessons should complete the online enquiry form, which we will endeavor to respond to within 7 days. After this the Swim Well Manager will contact you to complete a medical declaration form. A practical assessment will then be arranged at a mutually agreed time to review the needs of the child to help decide which pathway the child would be most suited to. You will then be advised on the next steps for your child, this will either be on the Alpha lessons at Partington or Stretford, a suitable stage of our Begin Well programme offered at all sites, or another more beneficial provision for your child’s development. We will recommend a site and programme based on your child’s need and not on location preference and we cannot guarantee your preferred site. Maximum ratios for each centre can be found below: Partington Sports Village: 1:2 max Delivered on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Stretford Sports Village Chester: 1:6 max These weekly small group classes are delivered every Friday Link to webpage https://traffordleisure.co.uk/swimming-lessons/#1662981361983-7a754df0-223a

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Swimming and water sports - Alpha Disability Swimming Lessons

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Swimming and water sports - Alpha Disability Swimming Lessons

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ALPHA DISABILITY LESSONS Alpha swimming lessons are part of the Begin Well swim program offering an inclusive opportunity for children with additional needs or special circumstances to help them learn to swim. We want to provide the opportunity for every child to learn to swim and so we have a time limit of 18 months on the Alpha lessons or until they can swim 50 meters unaided, whichever comes first. Customers enquiring about Alpha Lessons should complete the online enquiry form, which we will endeavor to respond to within 7 days. After this the Swim Well Manager will contact you to complete a medical declaration form. A practical assessment will then be arranged at a mutually agreed time to review the needs of the child to help decide which pathway the child would be most suited to. You will then be advised on the next steps for your child, this will either be on the Alpha lessons at Partington or Stretford, a suitable stage of our Begin Well programme offered at all sites, or another more beneficial provision for your child’s development. We will recommend a site and programme based on your child’s need and not on location preference and we cannot guarantee your preferred site. Maximum ratios for each centre can be found below: Partington Sports Village: 1:2 max Delivered on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Stretford Sports Village Chester: 1:6 max These weekly small group classes are delivered every Friday Link to webpage https://traffordleisure.co.uk/swimming-lessons/#1662981361983-7a754df0-223a

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Trafford's Local Offer provides information about all the services and support that is available to children and young people with Special Educational Needs or who are Disabled

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Trafford Directory | Trafford SEND Local Offer

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Welcome to Trafford's local offer of support for children and young people with Special Educational Needs or who are Disabled (SEND)

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Trafford Directory | The Link Newsletter

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Trafford Directory | The Link Newsletter

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Our Link newsletter is here to help keep you up to date on all things SEND, including local activities, services and support.

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Trafford Directory | The Link Newsletter

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Our Link newsletter is here to help keep you up to date on all things SEND, including local activities, services and support. This issue: SEND What’s On - for things to do, activities and training going on throughout the year. Sign up to receive the…

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Under the Care Act 2014, all carers have the right to a statutory carers assessment which looks at their needs and the impact that their caring role is having on their wellbeing and if the carer can continue to provide care.

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Details on statutory carers assessment and reviews which looks at carers needs and the impact that their caring role is having on their wellbeing

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A five-week programme to offer ideas on how to best navigate the journey of children's and young people’s mental health, wellbeing and resilience.

SUPPORT FOR PARENTS/CARERS — Calm Connections

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Our Family Hub Network reaches across Trafford offering activities and services delivered from community venues.

We work in partnership with some other key organisations who are already delivering a range of activities or services that might include information, advice and guidance, family activities, youth activities, support for parents for children aged 0-19 and up to 25 for children with SEND.

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Info and support for siblings of disabled children.

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Info and support for siblings of disabled children.

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Sibs exists to support people who grow up with or have grown up with a disabled brother or sister (including Autism/ADHD).

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His sleep is frequently disrupted because his brother Arlo needs help at night.

NEW RESOURCES - Sibs Talk Lite

Sibs Talk Lite is a new set of FREE resources for primary and secondary schools to support siblings who are growing up with a brother or sister who is disabled, has special educational needs (SEND) or a serious long-term health condition.

Sibs Christmas cards now on sale!

Buy a pack of our beautifully designed Christmas cards and help support our work with siblings of disabled people.

NEW - Sibling group leader training, 2nd February 2024

Do you want to run group support for young siblings? This online session will give you all the information you need to plan, set up, run and evaluate your own local group

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Sibs is the UK charity for people who grow up with a disabled brother or sister.

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A guide for parents of Neurodivergent children

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A guide for parents of Neurodivergent children

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Understanding the strengths and difficulties of your children.

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A guide for parents of neurodivergent children.

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Advice to support your child

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Leaving little ones - advice to support your child

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"What works for them will work for me"....

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"What works for them will work for me"....

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For some, we are constantly comparing our children to others which is incredibly disheartening.

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What works for them... will work for me - Ep 5 - myHappymind

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Parenting Myths Busted In this final episode, I dive into the myth that what works for them... will work for me Otherwise known as a disease of the mind called 'comparisanitus'. Now you will have heard about this before, but 'comparisonitis' is this mode that we get into of feeling like we have to constantly [...]

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Myth - "Tough times toughen kids up"....

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Myth - "Tough times toughen kids up"....

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Dive in to the myth that tough times toughen kids up! If you say to a child who’s struggling, you just need to man up a bit what they’re actually doing is burying those feelings and burying those emotions.

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Dealing with child behaviour problems. Try these simple tips and tricks, formulated by researchers and NHS mental health experts.

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Tips and tricks to help with challenging behaviour

Formulated by Professor Edmund Sonuga-Barke and the POP-UP team, these tips and tricks are backed by science and proven to work with families.

Tips and tricks to help with emotions

These videos focus on emotions and are formulated by Professor Andrea Danese and colleagues at the Maudsley CAMHS Trauma, Anxiety and Depression clinic. They are drawn from Cognitive Behavioural-Therapy (CBT) principles used to help young people who experience anxiety or depression.

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Parenting Tips & Tricks - Families Under Pressure - Maudsley Charity

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A guide with simple tips and tricks for parents on dealing with challenging behaviour and negative emotions, developed by researchers & NHS mental health experts.

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Every child is unique so our parenting approach needs to be unique too.

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There's one approach that works - Ep 3 - myHappymind

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In this weeks podcast, I dive in to the myth that 'There's one approach that works...'

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Exploring strategies to best help support your little ones through the tricky time we are facing at the moment.

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In this episode, I explore the strategies to best help support our little ones through the tricky time we are facing at the moment...

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Free support available for residents with health conditions affecting work.

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Free loan of specialist toys for disabled and terminally ill children

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Free loan of specialist toys for disabled and terminally ill children

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Newlife offers the free loan of specialist sensory toys to families who have disabled and terminally ill children.

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Children learn about the world around them through play, and families can often learn a lot about their child's needs through use of specialist toys. They can also encourage learning, improve relaxation, give enjoyment and distract from pain.

87% of families report the specialist toys improved relationships.
82% of parents had a better understanding of their child's needs.
77% enjoyed quality time as a family though play with appropriate toys

There are different categories of play pods to choose from, depending on the child's age, physical and learning abilities, and medical needs.

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Newlife offers the free loan of specialist toys like Play Therapy Pods to families who have disabled and terminally ill children.

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Transport for Sick Children is charity with an incredible team of volunteers who give up their time and use their own cars to take accompanied children with no other means of transport to hospital and clinic appointments. Referrals need to be made by a health professional or social worker.

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If you have a diagnosis of ADHD or are on the pathway, come along to the Greater Manchester Youth Voice Group to have your say on ADHD services to support your needs.

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If you have a diagnosis of ADHD, or are on the pathway, come along to the Greater Manchester Youth Voice Group to have your say on ADHD services.

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Starling - Neurodiversity Friendly Activities for Young People

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Starling - Neurodiversity Friendly Activities for Young People

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Starling offer neurodiversity friendly activities for young people aged 10 - 13 and 14 - 17.

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Starling - Neurodiversity Friendly Activities for Young People (14-17)

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Starling - Neurodiversity Friendly Activities for Young People (14-17)

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Starling provide neurodiversity friendly activities for young people aged 14 - 17 years. All sessions are free and are currently taking place online and at Trafford's Talk Shop.

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Starling - Neurodiversity Friendly Activities for Young People (10-13)

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Starling - Neurodiversity Friendly Activities for Young People (10-13)

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Starling provide neurodiversity friendly activities for young people aged 10 - 13 years. All sessions are free and are currently taking place online and at Trafford's Talk Shop.

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We are excited to share that as part of our Family Hub offer, Trafford has partnered with Greater Manchester Family Hubs and Essential Parent to offer a free app for parents, parents-to-be and carers.

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EPEC - empowering parents, empowering communities

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EPEC - empowering parents, empowering communities

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Being a Parent course – click on the leaflet or scan the QR code to get involved. Search us on Facebook. Read more about us at Trafford Directory | Empowering Parents, Empowering Communities or email
epec@trafford.gov.uk for more information

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A course for all parents/carers of children aged 2-11years old.The group will be held in various locations throughout Trafford. By sharing your details, you agree to be contacted by Trafford Council to offer you a place on a group in your area. You can opt out any time.

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Struggling with your child's sleep? Click below to book a webinar to help.

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Struggling with your child's sleep? Click below to book a webinar to help.

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Support to help support Trafford families get a better nights sleep. Follow this link to book your place now Trafford Contact Us – Sleep and Therapy Services

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Trafford Disabled/ Neorodivergent Youth Panel: 11 - 18 

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Trafford Disabled/ Neorodivergent Youth Panel: 11 - 18 

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Come and have your say and be apart of the Disabled/ Neurodivergent Youth Panel. A chance to make new friends whilst taking part in fun activities.

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Trafford Disabled/ Neurodivergent Youth Panel: 11 - 18 

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Trafford Disabled/ Neurodivergent Youth Panel: 11 - 18 

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Come and have your say and be apart of the Disabled/ Neurodivergent Youth Panel. A chance to make new friends whilst taking part in fun activities.

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Suitable for children and young people and their families with SEND needs.

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Suitable for children and young people and their families with SEND needs.

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Suitable for children and young people and their families with SEND needs.

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Trafford Disabled/ Neurodivergent Youth Panel: 16 - 25

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Trafford Disabled/ Neurodivergent Youth Panel: 16 - 25

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Join a social space online and have your say about services in Trafford.

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Trafford Disabled/ Neurodivergent Youth Panel: 16 - 25

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Trafford Disabled/ Neurodivergent Youth Panel: 16 - 25

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Join a social space online and have your say about services in Trafford.

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Trafford Children's Occupational Therapy Service

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Trafford Children's Occupational Therapy Service

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Provide high quality holistic therapy assessments, treatments, advice and care to babies, children and young people with complex and additional needs.

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Reducing Parental Conflict – Help and Support

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Reducing Parental Conflict – Help and Support

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Support to address parental conflict and the impact it has upon children.

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Reducing Parental Conflict - Help and Support - Trafford Community Collective

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Jag’s parents are worried about money. What else might be going on for them?

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Hear from people with a learning disability, read our definition and learn about diagnosis.

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A learning disability is a reduced intellectual ability and difficulty with everyday activities. There are three different types mild, moderate and severe.

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Trafford Disabled and Neurodivergent Youth Panel

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Trafford Disabled and Neurodivergent Youth Panel

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Greater Manchester Youth Network are setting up an exciting new youth panel in Trafford. Find out more here!

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All parent carers in Trafford are invited to a friendly coffee morning for peer to peer support, signposting, to listen to guest speakers and enjoy some wellbeing sessions. With free tea and coffee.

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All parent carers in Trafford are invited to a friendly coffee morning for peer to peer support, signposting, to listen to guest speakers and enjoy some wellbeing sessions. With free tea and coffee.

Hosted by Trafford FIS's SEND Local Offer Advisor Sarah, and Trafford Carers Centre, the aim is to create a community space to share experiences of caring for family and chat about positives and the challenges carers experience, to feel connected with others and to help others in the same situation.

The feedback we have had is that it's helpful to chat with others in a similar situation and to share experiences, and this helps us and the family we care about. It's so important that our experiences help others in a similar situation.

It's also a place where specialist support services can come and engage with the community of carers and provide specialist advice.

Upcoming dates:

Thursday 21 September 2023, 10am to 12pm

Thursday 19 October 2023, 10am to 12pm

Thursday 16 November 2023, 10am to 12pm

Other venues:

We also run other Chatty Cafés in Trafford, so please feel free to drop in!

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Trafford Directory | * SEND Parent Carers Chatty Café at Life Centre (Sale)

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All parent carers in Trafford are invited to a friendly coffee morning for peer to peer support, signposting, to listen to guest speakers and enjoy some wellbeing sessions. With free tea and coffee. Hosted by Trafford FIS’s SEND Local Offer Advisor Sarah, and Trafford Carers Centre, the aim is to c…

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Sensory Room - West Family Hub (Partington Children's Centre and Early Help Hub)

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Sensory Room - West Family Hub (Partington Children's Centre and Early Help Hub)

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Designed to stimulate the senses and encourage communication. Suitable from birth until baby begins to crawl or toddle, or for children with special needs.

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The Sensory room is designed to stimulate the senses and encourage communication. Suitable from birth until baby begins to crawl or toddle, or for children with special needs. Come and see a variety of different lights, colours, sounds and textures in a specially created soft padded environment.

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Starling - Wellbeing Youth Groups - age 10-17yrs

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Starling - Wellbeing Youth Groups - age 10-17yrs

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Informal groups for neurodivergent young people aged 10 to 17 years of age.

Regular sessions across Trafford.

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Free 6 week support and guidance for Parents and Carers of children ages 5+ with emerging SEND needs.

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Ambitious about Autism - Transition to Employment  Toolkit

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Ambitious about Autism - Transition to Employment  Toolkit

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Free downloadable toolkit to support Autism children and young people into education and employment

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When they leave school, too few autistic young people carry on into further education, employment or training. Our Transition to employment toolkit aims to tackle that problem.

It has been developed to support those working with autistic young people to understand their needs and help them onto the job ladder, or into further training or education.

It includes resources for employers, post-16 careers and employability professionals and young autistic people themselves. The toolkit can be used as a whole, or as separate parts relevant to you. You can use all the resources in a section, or just the ones relevant to you or the young person. The editable templates can be adapted to each young person's level of understanding and support needs.

To improve employment opportunities for young autistic people, download our free Transition to employment resource now.
Download the toolkit
Employ Autism

We have a successful track record supporting autistic young people into employment. Find out more about our work with employers and young people.

Training for post-16 careers and employability professionals and employers

You can contact the training and consultancy team to find out more about the services we offer careers and employability professionals and employers.

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Ambitious about Autism is the national charity for children and young people with autism. We provide services, raise awareness and understanding, and campaign for change. Through TreeHouse School, The Rise School and Ambitious College we offer specialist education and support.

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Home Start want to hear from parents and carers from Trafford's North neighbourhoods including Stretford, Clifford, Longford, and Gorse Hill

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Suitable for children and young people and their families with SEND needs.

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Help Make Trafford Leisure Centre More Accessible! (Online Survey)

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Help Make Trafford Leisure Centre More Accessible! (Online Survey)

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Have your say on the accessibility of Trafford Leisure centres for SEND children and young people, aged 0-18, by completing this short on line survey.

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Trafford Leisure centres have accessible changing facilities including a toilet, shower and changing bed. Move Urmston has an Oxford Dipper Pool Hoist.

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Swimming Pool Timetable at Trafford Leisure in Trafford Manchester

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We have 5 swimming pools throughout Trafford in Altrincham, Partington, Sale, Stretford & Urmston. Ideal for all ages, families & all abilities to enjoy

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School Attendance Difficulties & Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance

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School Attendance Difficulties & Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance

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Advice and information sessions for parents of children who are struggling with school attendance, run by Trafford's Educational Psychology Service

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Multi-sport sessions aimed at 5-10 year olds with a SEND.

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Children and Young People ADHD Engagement

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Children and Young People ADHD Engagement

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This engagement exercise, which runs until 29 November 2024, seeks to address some of the issues including long wait times, levels of ongoing support for patients, the referral and assessment process, and how services vary across Greater Manchester.

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Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership

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Children’s ADHD Services | Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership

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NHS Greater Manchester wants to improve children’s Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) services and would like to hear from you.

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Does your child get extra help at nursery, school, or college as they find it hard to learn or do things for themselves at home? If yes, click here to find out more about extra support form you GP.

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Universal Sleep Support and 1:1 Sleep Clinics for Trafford Families.

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Sleep and Therapy Services - Working together to transform children's lives through Sleep and Therapy Services

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Working together to transform children's lives through Sleep and Therapy Services

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NHS Greater Manchester SEND Handbook Padlet

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NHS Greater Manchester SEND Handbook Padlet

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This handbook has been designed for colleagues working within NHS Greater Manchester. It provides an overview of the Integrated Care Board’s responsibilities in relation to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and how they are delivered across the system.

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Trafford Community Learning Disability Team

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Trafford Community Learning Disability Team

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The Community Learning Disability Team in Trafford is built up of Community Learning Disability Nurses; Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologist, Psychiatry and Healthcare and Therapy Assistants.

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Trafford Directory | Community Learning Disability Team

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The Community Learning Disability Team in Trafford has a range of health professionals who may be able to help. These include: Community Learning Disability Nurses; Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologist, Psychiatry and Healthcare and Therapy Assistants.

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Trafford Children's Occupational Therapy Service

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Trafford Children's Occupational Therapy Service

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Information and advice on a range of subjects including sensory, equipment and adaptations, and self care.