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Trafford provides a detailed local offer for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This includes information on education, health, and social care services, as well as leisure activities and support groups. It's a starting point for discovering the support available locally for your child.

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The SEND local offer describes the help and support available in our area for children and young people aged 0 to 25 years with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families.

With your help, we have developed the SEND local offer website to make it as easy as possible for you to understand what support is available and how to access it. The local offer includes:

Education and training options

Health and social care services

Personal budgets

Travel to school and college

Leisure and social activities

Needs assessments

Education, health and care (EHC) plans

If you prefer to get the information in a different way, such as over the phone or in the post, you can contact our Family Information Service and they will help you with this. We also have an outreach team who meet families and professionals in the community and you can request they come along to community groups and events to provide information.

SEND Short Breaks

The SEND Short Breaks Team provide a service for children and young people with disabilities to identify leisure and short break opportunities. You can find out more information on this service, or if you are ready, make an application.

SEND parent carer newsletter

The Link is our termly newsletter to keep parent carers up to date on all things SEND including local activities, services and support. It is published in March, June and September.

Sign up to receive the newsletter by email.

Read the latest edition.

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Special educational needs and disability (SEND) local offer

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Information about the support on offer for children and young with special educational needs and disabilities.

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Parent-led support groups can be incredibly valuable, offering advice, experiences, and solidarity. In Trafford, there are specific groups focused on autism, where you can share experiences and strategies with other parents facing similar challenges.

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Autism Trafford
Tel: 07510 291 763
www.autismtrafford.co.uk

The Trafford Extended Service is a specialist, multi-disciplinary, community-based team providing a range of interventions and support.

Trafford extended service runs several groups to help people who have been diagnosed with autism in adulthood.

The Post Diagnosis group offers people the opportunity to find out more about their diagnosis and to discuss issues such as support, services, the pros and cons of disclosure, employment and relationships. Referral to the group is through the adult diagnostic pathway.

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Telephone

0161 357 1210

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Telephone: 0161 866 8483

email: enquiries@i-am-autism.org.uk

1114 Chester r.d, Stretford

Greater Manchester M32 OHL
https://i-am-autism.org.uk/
I AM Autism is a UK registered charity working with and supporting a wide range of people, aged 10 years and upwards, who have a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Condition (which can also be called Asperger Syndrome, High Functioning Autism or Autistic Spectrum Disorder) as well as their families, guardians and carers in Greater Manchester.

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Advocacy Focus

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Advocacy Focus provide independent advocacy services in Trafford; their services help support and empower people to find their voice and communicate their needs and wishes to local authorities, health services and social services.

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Phone: 0300 323 0965
Fax: 01254 898898
Text: 07886 744 634
Email: admin@advocacyfocus.org.uk

https://www.advocacyfocus.org.uk/Pages/Category/trafford

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Respect for All offer counselling and play therapy to people who have learning disabilities, Asperger's, autism spectrum conditions, supporting parents, families and carers.

Tel: 0161 532 4070

Website: www.respectforall.org.uk/counselling/

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(the helpline is staffed for 2 hours (times variable) a day, 6 days a week and th ere is a 24 hour voice mail on also.

If you would like to share the details of a local Autism support group on our website please visit our contact us section & tell us about your group

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Autism Trafford Tel: 07510 291 763 www.autismtrafford.co.uk The Trafford Extended Service is a specialist, multi-disciplinary, community-based team providing a range of interventions and support. Trafford extended service runs several groups to help people who have been diagnosed with autism in adulthood.

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Visual schedules can help children with autism understand daily tasks and reduce anxiety. They use simple visuals to represent activities throughout the day, making it easier for children to follow along and know what to expect next.

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We are the UKs leading charity for autistic people and their families. Since 1962, we have been providing support, guidance and advice, as well as campaigning for improved rights, services and opportunities to help create a society that works for autistic people.

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Technology can be a great ally in supporting the learning of children with SEN. There are numerous apps designed specifically to engage children with special educational needs in fun and interactive ways. These can help with everything from communication to problem-solving skills.

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Supporting children with special educational needs takes patience, understanding and a range of SEN teaching resources tailor-made for each child's requirements. Here you'll find apps specifically designed to help SEN teachers and parents with special children in their role.

Choose from a range of SEN apps to help children with a range of skills, from speech and language, to numeracy, or social interaction skills . Whether you're supporting children with autism, dyslexia, down syndrome a visual, hearing or sensory impairment, cognitive impairments, ADHD or another learning difficulty, we have apps for every child's needs.

If your child has a special need or learning difference, you have come to the right place. The Educational App Store recieves a lot of requests for app recommendations from parents whose kids struggle with traditional learning.In this section you can find hand picked special education apps which we feel are appropriate for users with learning difficulties.

Visual Reading-Special Education is a targeted program to support learners with special educational needs and associated learning difficulties. Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) principles are used to engage children in reading.

Devices: Android

Cosmo Training is a creative training and therapy system for people with additional needs. It consists of a set of interactive and multisensory controllers and games that motivate learners to develop motor, cognitive and communication skills through play and music. Cosmo's multi-sensory games work towards achieving skill based, functional and national curriculum compatible goals to help the child in tasks of everyday living.

Devices: iOS Web

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Supporting children with special educational needs takes patience, understanding and a range of SEN teaching resources tailor-made for each child's requirements. Here you'll find apps specifically designed to help SEN teachers and parents with special children in their role.

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Understanding the legal rights of your child with special educational needs is crucial. In the UK, there are specific laws and guidelines that protect the educational and social welfare of children with SEN, ensuring they get the appropriate support and accommodations in educational settings.

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South Manchester Down's Syndrome Support Group

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South Manchester Down's Syndrome Support Group

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The South Manchester Down's Syndrome Support Group is a registered charity which supports children and adults who have Down's Syndrome and their families.

We provide activities, social events, speech and language therapy, information and training to enable our young people to fulfil their potential.

We are affiliated to the National Down's Syndrome Association.

Registered Charity Number 1164570

Contact Details

Tel: 07593 542 107

Email: contact@dsmanchester.org.uk

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SMDSSG/

Supporters

Current funders that we are lucky enough to be supported by:

Steve Morgan Foundation - https://www.stevemorganfoundation.org.uk

The National Lottery Community Fund

Forever Manchester

Morrison's Foundation

BBC Children in Need

Partnerships

We are delighted to announce our new pro bono partnership with Greystone technology. We are honoured to have their support to ensure our systems stay secure, our operations run smoothly, and our data remains protected.

A huge thank you to Greggs for their support and partnership. They have helped volunteer and provide refreshments at our events and spread awareness of the work our charity does for individuals with Down Syndrome.

We are also a NCVO Member

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South Manchester Down's Syndrome Support Group

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The South Manchester Down's Syndrome Support Group is a registered charity which supports children and adults who have Down's Syndrome and their families. We provide activities, social events, speech and language therapy, information and training to enable our young people to fulfil their potential. We are affiliated to the National Down's Syndrome Association.

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Children who have Special Needs, Disabilities and the parents that love and care for them are a huge priority for us at The Hideaway. We know that during lockdown many children have suffered in all kinds of ways, and those that already struggle with recognised additional needs have often been impacted even more.

Hover over the buttons below to see the different support we have available for SEND families.

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Consistent Staff
*available in SEND sessions

Families will see familiar faces every week & staff can become familiar with the individual needs of the children

Now-Next Board*
*available in SEND sessions

For children not yet ready for a visual timetable. the board displays the theme for the session and the activities.

No overhead music or hand dryers

*available in SEND sessions

To reduce sensory overload and anxiety.

Quiet Room
*available in SEND sessions

During SEND sessions we are currently using our classroom as a quiet space for children to use with their adult. There are plans for a purpose built room in the future.

If you require further support, The Hideaway staff have good relationships with local schools and services and are willing to support families at their request.

Social Story

Social Stories are a fantastic tool to help prepare children for visiting new places.

We have prepared a new social story for you to read before visiting us at the Hideaway.

After school session for SEND (Our Club)

Children with SEND often prefer to visit The Hideaway when it's a little quieter, and we're able to make the space slightly more friendly for particular needs.

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We run regular SEND sessions all year round. The sessions will feature visual supports to assist with using the space, turning off the music and hand dryers and having a range of special themed activities each week. Visit us on Tuesdays at 4pm for our SEND sessions.

To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

Meet the Our Club Team
Here are the staff that you can expect to meet on your visit to Our Club at The Hideaway

Lisa - SEND Worker

Megan - Play Assistant

Carol - Cafe Team Leader

Parent Support

Being a parent or carer of a child with special needs can sometimes feel daunting. Lisa is available to support parents as they navigate caring for their child.

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If you need someone to chat to over a brew, share experiences, advice, or would like connecting with further support then contact Lisa.

Local SEND Support

You can find and access further SEND information and support for families on the Trafford SEND Local Offer. Click the button below to visit the website.

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Children who have Special Needs, Disabilities and the parents that love and care for them are a huge priority for us at The Hideaway. We know that during lockdown many children have suffered in all kinds of ways, and those that already struggle with recognised additional needs have often been impacted even more.

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All parents and 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. The sessions come with free tea and coffee and are hosted by Sarah Bradley, the SEND Local Offer Advisor from Trafford FIS and Trafford Carers Centre.

The aim is to create a community space to share experiences of caring for their family and chat about positives and the challenges carers experience. 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.

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Trafford Directory | * SEND Parent Carers Chatty Café at Hideaway (Partington)

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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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We provide support for children and parents in Trafford in coping with stress and promoting emotional wellbeing.

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Trafford Sunrise addresses the emotional well-being needs of 5-12 year olds in Trafford through effective, evidence-based group support. Please note that 1:1 support will only be offered on an exceptional basis.

In line with the Thrive model, Trafford Sunrise offers support at levels 1 (Getting Advice) and 2 (Getting Help).

Parent Workshops

Trafford Sunrise is commissioned to deliver drop-in workshops to families in the community. This is a universal provision, and referrals for workshops are not required. These are held both online and face-to-face in community venues. Workshop topics may include anxiety, behavioural difficulties, parental separation and divorce, and bullying. Parents can be signposted to themed parent workshops. Information about workshops is shared frequently, including details of dates and topics on the Just Psychology Facebook page and Twitter feed.

For families needing focused goals-based input, a referral can be made to Trafford Sunrise by the child's GP, Paediatrician or via an Early Help Assessment. The criteria for referrals to Trafford Sunrise are:

Child is age 5-12 years at referral

Trafford resident/Trafford GP

Mild to moderate emotional or behavioural difficulties

Not actively self-harming or expressing suicidal ideation

Not currently receiving support from CAMHS (unless being supported through a diagnostic pathway)

Parent/carer is able to engage in group-based support

This service is not suitable for families being supported by social care at either Child in Need or Child Protection level (level 4) or children who are care experienced (Level 5) (Please follow this link for more information http://www.trafforddirectory.c...)

For those families referred to Trafford Sunrise, we offer the following support:
Early Support Group
Once Trafford Sunrise accepts a referral, parents are offered an Early Support Group. The Early Support Group is an online group for parents (without the children) and consists of two sessions focusing on anxiety, behaviour and emotional regulation. These sessions aim to provide helpful information based on research evidence and consider strategies to support the child. Parents have reported finding it beneficial to have some space to reflect on the issues they are dealing with and to understand some psychological principles relating to emotional regulation, anxiety and behaviour. Early Support Groups are held online on Zoom.

Working Together Groups

Once parents have completed an Early Support Group, they will be offered a Working Together Group, which they attend with their child for six weeks in a community venue in Trafford. Working Together groups are facilitated by a Practitioner Psychologist, Mental Health Practitioner, Psychotherapist or Assistant Psychologist. The groups usually have between 5 and 10 children, categorised by age. Both child and parent are expected to attend each group.

Typically, groups will cover the following (this is not exhaustive):

Recognising and understanding feelings

Strategies and resources to cope with difficult feelings

The purpose of the group is to support children and parents to develop skills which will help the children deal with stressors in their lives.

The group encourages children, parents and facilitators to work together to develop strategies to support the children through their difficulties.

Trafford Sunrise is predominantly commissioned to deliver group-based interventions and has only a very limited resource to provide 1:1 support on an exceptional basis determined by clinical need. We have a lot of experience delivering group-based approaches and work really hard to support parents and children to feel comfortable in a group. We find that most families can benefit from this approach.
Please note that we have a new referral form and will not be accepting referrals on previous versions. For enquiries, please contact us at [email protected]

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We provide support for children and parents in Trafford in coping with stress and promoting emotional wellbeing.

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Social scripts are a communication strategy to help support children's understanding of events, social situations and more. They help describe what to do and promote independence.

They are always positive and avoid placing blame on an individual.

Social scripts can provide a positive and clear way of describing going to the toilet, reducing frustrations and supporting your child's understanding.

You can download, print and personalise for your child by using your own photos and language that you use with your child.

There are 6 pages to print, on single sides. The flash cards can be cut out and stuck to card or laminated.

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Advice, resources and recomended products to support your child with toileting routines, including social stories, flash cards and videos.