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ADHD parenting - dealing with big emotions

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Anger at home - steps to support parents and carers

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Anger at home - steps to support parents and carers

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Anger at home - support for parents and carers

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3. Sensory processing booklet for parents

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Below are charitable and information websites for particular diagnoses

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Below are charitable and information websites for particular diagnoses

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3. One Ed Top Tips for a dyslexia friendly home

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This Padlet has been created to provide parents with valuable resources, information, and insights to better understand and support various SEND areas of need

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3. Ways to help your children at home - SLCN

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OPEN DOORS - Manchester Art Gallery. A series of creative sessions aimed at autistic children, their families and carers

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OPEN DOORS - Manchester Art Gallery. A series of creative sessions aimed at autistic children, their families and carers

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What is neurodiversity? videos for children : Mentally Healthy Schools

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Two illustrated videos which introduce neurodiversity to primary-aged children, using simple imagery to describe the differences in our brains.

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3. NHS Understanding and Managing trauma - for children

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Sadly we are unable to maintain the course for free, due to funding. The cost of the course is kept at a low level of £5. There is a 25% discount for non-profit organisations (charities, schools, government, etc). For bulk orders and group pages please contact hello@xeleratelearning.com

£5.00. This course was funded by the Home Office Early Intervention Fund.
Who is this course for?
Practitioners, professionals and volunteers who work with children, young people and their families.
How do I access the course?
You can access the course by clicking the link on the right hand side. You can use the course on a PC, or mobile device.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes, you can download your certificate if you answer 90% of the 'Knowledge Check' questions correctly.

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JUMP SPACE - A specialist centre offering rebound therapy, trampolining and sensory play primarily aimed at young people with disabilities and their families

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JUMP SPACE - A specialist centre offering rebound therapy, trampolining and sensory play primarily aimed at young people with disabilities and their families

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CAFT - Providing day visits and residential breaks, free of charge, to children whose lives are impacted by illness, disability and social disadvantage.

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CAFT - Providing day visits and residential breaks, free of charge, to children whose lives are impacted by illness, disability and social disadvantage.

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CAFT is a registered charity that provides day trips, residential breaks and seasonal activities for children across the North West whose lives may be impacted by illness, complex medical needs, special educational needs, disability and social disadvantage.

At CAFT, we are committed to creating a joyful and inclusive environment where children of all abilities can come together to have fun and be themselves. Our team ensures that every child, regardless of their background or circumstances, feels welcomed and valued.

If you would like some more information about what we offer, click on our Visits page or to become involved with our wonderful charity, head to our Support page.

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CAFT | Fun filled days for children living with challenging lives

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CAFT is a registered charity that provides day trips, residential breaks and seasonal activities for children across the North West whose lives may be impacted by illness, complex medical needs, special educational needs, disability and social disadvantage. At CAFT, we are committed to creating a joyful and inclusive environment where children of all abilities can come together to have fun and be themselves.

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The SPACE GROUP MANCHESTER - A support group with a difference, a coffee morning with an edge, and friendships for life. Manchester SEND Community Offer Provider.

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The SPACE GROUP MANCHESTER - A support group with a difference, a coffee morning with an edge, and friendships for life. Manchester SEND Community Offer Provider.

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SENSORY MORNINGS Whitworth Art Gallery - These multi-sensory play sessions are specially designed for families with additional needs who may prefer a quieter, calmer environment.

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SENSORY MORNINGS Whitworth Art Gallery - These multi-sensory play sessions are specially designed for families with additional needs who may prefer a quieter, calmer environment.

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Sensory Mornings | Whitworth Art Gallery

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Quiet and calm open-ended play sessions for families with additional needs.

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MANCHESTER BEES FOREST SCHOOL - An inclusive urban forest school experience for all. Based at Hattersley Projects Community Garden

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MANCHESTER BEES FOREST SCHOOL - An inclusive urban forest school experience for all. Based at Hattersley Projects Community Garden

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Hattersley Hive - Powered by The Manchester Bees Forest School

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An inclusive urban forest school experience for all. Based at Hattersley Projects
Community Garden in partnership with Onward Homes,

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In recent years, there has been an increasing dialogue about the best ways to support children who have developmental differences. These children are traditionally referred to as having special educational needs (SEN).

While this term was originally designed to ensure that we identify and support those children in a timely manner, it has been criticised for its dominant focus on a child's deficits and delays. In short, SEN only gives us part of the picture yet it can often become a dominant label that negatively shapes and shifts their experiences. This has to change if we are dedicated to improving children's physical, social, emotional, cognitive and academic outcomes.

The aims of this booklet are to:

introduce the concept of neurodiversity in an accessible way

consider how ableism is a barrier to inclusion

explore neurodivergent profiles of development

develop practical approaches in becoming neurodiversity-informed within our early years practice.

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A guide to neurodiversity in the early years

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Best ways to support children who have developmental differences

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The ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity - an integrated health and education service.

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This website contains just a fraction of the information that we have on ADHD. If you would like to know more, visit our Bookstore. It has a wide range of resources about all aspects of ADHD and associated conditions, with special sections for parents, children, teenagers and professionals.

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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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Improving public, professional and political awareness of the issues facing children and young people with cerebral palsy

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Diabetes UK - Know diabetes. Fight diabetes. | Diabetes UK

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We are Diabetes UK, the leading charity for people living with diabetes in the UK. Our vision is a world where diabetes can do no harm.

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Whether you are a new or expectant parent, a professional interested to know about Down syndrome or a member of the public - you've come to the right place!

We hope that our stories and photos reassure you, inspire you and show you the reality of life with Down syndrome. There is a lot of negativity, fear of and ignorance around Down syndrome, but we are the experts on living with someone with Down syndrome and these stories are written honestly from experience and absolute understanding.

#NobodyToldMe is a collection of personal experiences written by young people with Down syndrome, their friends and family.

#NobodyToldMe challenges outdated perceptions and attitudes towards those with Down syndrome by showing the reality of our lives.

We, too, have experienced receiving the news that our baby has Down syndrome, so we know how you're feeling, what you're worried about, or what you are feeling guilty for thinking. We are delighted to have this opportunity to share a little of our lives with you to try to address some of those feelings.

There are groups all around the UK, offering a range of support and community.

Click the button below to see a map showing what groups there are near you.

The stories here are our true and personal experiences. PADS is not affiliated with any religious or political organisation.

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Positive About Down Syndrome - A website by parents for parents and parents-to-be

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Whether you are a new or expectant parent, a professional interested to know about Down syndrome or a member of the public - you've come to the right place! We hope that our stories and photos reassure you, inspire you and show you the reality of life with Down syndrome.

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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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The British Dyslexia Association is the voice for the 10% of the population that are dyslexic

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Epilepsy Action support for people with epilepsy. Epilepsy Action is a charity that improves the lives of everyone affected by epilepsy.

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bild | Our vision is a society where everyone can enjoy the same rights and opportunities

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Our members play a crucial role in our work, helping to raise awareness and promoting good practice. Join us and enjoy a range of benefits, as well as keeping up to date with the latest news, research and practice developments.

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Our members play a crucial role in our work, helping to raise awareness and promoting good practice. Join us and enjoy a range of benefits, as well as keeping up to date with the latest news, research and practice developments.

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We’re Mind, the mental health charity | Mind

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We're Mind, the mental health charity. We're here to make sure no one has to face a mental health problem alone.

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Home - Welcome to Action for Stammering Children

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Welcome to Action for Stammering Children. Read more about the Charity, what we do, and how we can help. You will find information about stammering...

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This can make normal activities such as learning, playing or simply experiencing the world a huge challenge. Through our research we offer solutions and advice to help these children and their families enjoy lives full of hope and discovery.

Research is the foundation for all our work

Whether we're providing an innovative solution to a problem or new research on an existing condition, we partner with our experts to produce research-driven, evidence-based services, advice and support.

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Cerebra - Working with you and your amazing child

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Cerebra is the national charity helping children with brain conditions and their families discover a better life together.

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We run a range of fun workshops, information sessions and online events, where you can meet families like yours.

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There are many common disabilities that can lead to speech and language difficulties. These resources are designed to help families of children with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND).

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Speech and language needs and disabilities - BBC Tiny Happy People

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There are many common conditions that can lead to speech and language difficulties and delays including Down's syndrome, cerebral palsy, hearing and sight impairments, and autism. These resources are designed for families of children with SEND to help them with their speech and language learning.

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How must information, advice and support services be run to meet the minimum standards?

The kind of things we help with include:

Understanding legal processes, such as Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessments and plans; knowing what you need to do and critical timescales.

Practical tasks, such as dealing with paperwork, getting your child or young person referred for extra help (SEN support), asking for and EHC needs assessment, checking a draft EHC plan or contributing to reviews

Developing a good working relationship with staff at nursery, school or college, or with other professionals.

Considering your options, clarifying your priorities and making decisions.

Feeling listened to and prepared for meetings or reviews.

Understanding how to deal with exclusions, disagreements with professionals or how to move forward when things go wrong.

Signposting to additional sources of information, advice or support, groups and services.

We also provide:

Monthly drop-ins in our localities across the city

Free information events and courses which help you to find out more about SEND

Factsheets on various subjects related to SEND

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We offer: information, advice and support to children, young people and parents/carers about special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This includes health and social care where it is linked to education. We are a free, dedicated, confidential and impartial service based in Manchester. We are a statutory service.

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(IPSEA) Independent Provider of Special Education Advice

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(IPSEA) Independent Provider of Special Education Advice

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IPSEA (Independent Provider of Special Education Advice) - helping children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) get the education they are entitled to by law

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Find out more about our JR Initiative, The PAP Project!

SOS!SEN is an independent registered charity started in 2002 by a small group who had spent much of their lives in education or related services. We help parents secure the right educational support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

We now have a team of over 70 volunteers advising parents, many of whom have been in your shoes, seeking to get the right provision for their children.

We are able to fund the important lifeline we provide to parents through your donations for our services and our Surrey-based charity shop.

We provide a range of information, advice and support to help parents find their way through the daunting legal and bureaucratic maze of securing SEN support for their children.

Parents are not always aware of their children's entitlement to SEN provision; we help them navigate the process, with advice underpinned by current legislation and best practice.

I would like to say thank you to everyone at SOS!SEN for their direction and invaluable expertise, which helped me work through an appeal... Your workshops [webinars] on appealing against the contents of EHCP and SEND Tribunal video hearings gave me the confidence to represent myself, and succeed at a SEND Tribunal hearing, to secure needed provisions for my son...

I just wanted to write a huge and heartfelt thank you to SOSSEN. I attended the walk in session in Thornton Heath...and spoke to Sarah who was truly wonderful! I have been feeling very overwhelmed...and my head has felt like a tangled ball of wool. Sarah calmly untangled it all and gave me lots of brilliant advice and next steps to work towards...

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Find out more about our JR Initiative, The PAP Project! SOS!SEN is an independent registered charity started in 2002 by a small group who had spent much of their lives in education or related services. We help parents secure the right educational support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

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Welcome to Manchester Local Offer | Manchester Service Directory

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Home Health and Social Care Stuff To Do Young People Education SEND Information, Advice and Support Service Travel and Transport Parents, Carers and Siblings

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Our latest newsletters
July 1st 2026: SEND Community Offer - Other stuff to do - Our July drop in - SEND Inclusion Conference - Co-production Week 2026 - Parent Carer Support - Other news - Young People - Our Child Friendly City
Look out for our newsletters in the run up to the school holidays. There's lots more to come for SEND families in the Manchester City Council area!
Sign up to the Manchester City Council e-bulletin system to get the newsletter. Here is some guidance
Young carers
Siblings of children with SEND may be young carers. See the Manchester Young Carers newsletter.
Our newsletters over the last year Summer bookings and SEND News from Manchester Local Offer - June 10th 2026
May 27th 2026 - Date for your diary - Our June drop in - Pathway news updated - Stuff to do - Carers support - Other news - Young people

May 13th 2026 - Our next drop in - Schools white paper last chance - Stuff to do - Pathway update - Young carers - Other news - Young people

April 29th 2026 - Schools white paper - Out next drop in - Stuff to do - Website update - Other news - Young people - Celebrating what you do

April 15th 2026: Our next drop in - Schools white paper - Stuff to do - New family hub - Other news - Welfare rights - Young people

March 25th 2026: Calling young people - SEND Community Offer - Other stuff to do - School White Paper - Other news- Our next drop in

March 17th 2026: Our March drop in - Schools White Paper - Stuff to do - Young people's platform - Supported internships - Other news - Have your say

February 24th 2026: Drop in updates - Stuff to do - Other news - Digital Support - Have your say - Young people

February 11th 2026: SEND Community Offer - Other stuff to do - Our February drop in - Other news - Have your say

February 4th 2026: SEND Community Offer - Other stuff to do - Our February drop in - Change Programme update - Pathway news - Other news - Voting support

January 21st 2026: Our next drop in - SEND Community Offer - Other stuff to do - SEND Support webinar - New Neurodiversity Pathway - Transport news - SEND Information Hub

January 7th 2026: Our next drop in - Learning and support - Autism resources - Other news - Have your say - Young people

December 9th 2025: SEND Community Offer - Other stuff to do - Our December drop in - MPCF updates - Other news

December 2nd 2025: SEND Community Offer - Other stuff to do - Our December drop in - Understanding SEND Support - News round up - Young people

November 11th 2025: Winter drop ins - Footie tickets - Stuff to do - Forum news - Pathway updates - News round up - A thank you

October 21st 2025: SEND Community Offer - Other stuff to do - Our next drop in - News round up - Youth Parliament opportunity

October 14th 2024: SEND Community Offer - Other stuff to do - Our next drop in - News round up - Young people

September 30th 2025: Our next drop in - Stuff to do - New travel resource - Forum updates - Other news - Young people

September 17th 2024: Our next drop in - SEND Community Offer - Free carers training - Cost of living resources - Other news - Young people

September 3rd 2025: Our next drop in - Stuff to do - Resources for you - Other news - Young people - Alert reminder

August 20th 2025: SEND Community Offer - Other stuff to do - Our next drop in - Back to school - Other news - UK alert tests

Local Offer Summer Special - July 29th 2025

Local Offer Summer Special - July 22nd 2025

Local Offer Summer Special - July 9th 2025

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Local Offer Newsletter | Manchester Service Directory

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Our latest newsletters July 1st 2026: SEND Community Offer - Other stuff to do - Our July drop in - SEND Inclusion Conference - Co-production Week 2026 - Parent Carer Support - Other news - Young People - Our Child Friendly City Look out for...

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There are several ways you can subscribe to receive the Local Offer newsletter:

Email ali.davenport@manchester.gov.uk and ask to be added

If you are a parent/carer, join the Participation Register

Sign up to other Manchester City Council bulletins here

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Manchester Local Offer explained in 60 seconds

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Douglas Silas Solicitors: Specialising Exclusively in SEN

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This festive season, we are again looking to develop a virtual card app on our website, which people can use to send free virtual Christmas cards created by the SEND community to family and friends. Can

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Helping Shape and Develop Services Available to Children Manchester Parent Carer Forum works to represent the 'voice' of parents and carers of children and young people aged 0-25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). We are a group of volunteer parents and carers.

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Check out this Z-Fold Brochure (Landscape) 11 in x 8.5 in designed by Healthy Schools.

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Wellbeing for parents are carers of young children with SEND - Healthy Schools

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Wellbeing for parents are carers of young children with SEND - Healthy Schools