Understanding and Working with the Education System

Manchester Parent Carer Forum (MPCF formerly PACT) is funded by the Department for Education and aims to work in partnership with Manchester City Council, Health and Education settings to shape and influence services, to ensure they are fit for purpose and meet the needs of disabled children, young people and their families living in Manchester.MPCF understands the day to day challenges faced by parent-carers, as we are parent-carers too. The aim of MPCF is to give parent-carers a voice and to make their views heard in the improvement of services for our children.

Manchester Parent Carer Forum

This workshop provides parents with information about the educational and support needs of autistic children and young people.

Sharston Sure Start Children's Center

Social Communication Pathway Post-Diagnostic Group

The Social Communication Pathway (SCP) Post-Diagnostic Groups (PDG) are free workshops that are offered to parents and carers of children or young people who have received a diagnosis of Autism from Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT).

This session is aimed at parents/carers of children and young people in Secondary School or Further Education.It will be delivered by a One Education Educational Psychologist in conjunction with SENDIASS and Manchester Parent Carer Forum.This session will include:<ul><li>What are Special Educational Needs (SEN) and how can they be met in school?</li><li>What are schools and Further Education settings required to provide?</li><li>How can you ensure your child’s needs are being met?</li><li>What is available in Manchester to children and families?</li><li>Who can provide advice and support?</li></ul>There will be opportunities for questions and discussion.Biscuits, tea and coffee will be provided. However, lunch isn't covered so please make sure to bring your own food for the lunch break.If you need an interpreter to access the session, please email <a href="mailto:mft.scppostdiagnosticworkshops@nhs.net" title="mailto:mft.scppostdiagnosticworkshops@nhs.net" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">mft.scppostdiagnosticworkshops@nhs.net</a> with at least a week’s notice before the session. Each session can only cater for one interpreter so please contact the SCP team ASAP if you require one.Any queries about this session can be directed to: mft.scppostdiagnosticworkshops@nhs.net

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