Children and Families

GMCA Early Years and School Readiness Survey

As part of the GMCA Early Years and School Readiness programme, a 2 year pilot project is underway to improve parent-toddler relationship support. To inform this work, GMCA want to hear from practitioners and parents to help us understand what is needed for good early years wellbeing support for children aged 2-5 years and their families. The Greater Manchester school readiness board has endorsed this as a priority across Greater Manchester and GMCA want this codesign phase to be meaningful for each borough and to identify good practice as well as gaps. 

Understanding exploitation of children safeguarding training

This informative and interactive session will help practitioners develop a greater understanding of how children and young people may be exploited and the impact trauma can have on their lives. The course explores how a trauma-informed approach can support better outcomes for young people and their families.

You will learn about:

Manchester Youth Zone, 931 Rochdale Road, Manchester, M9 8AE

An Introduction to Trauma and Trauma-Informed Practice

Join 422 Community Hub for An Introduction to Trauma and Trauma-Informed Practice, a three-hour session exploring Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), the impact of trauma throughout life, and how we can create more supportive, understanding and trauma-informed environments.

The session is open to professionals from all backgrounds, people working or volunteering in community settings, tenants and residents, and anyone interested in learning more about trauma and its effects.

422 Community Hub, 422 Stockport Road, Longsight, Manchester, M12 4EX

Neurodevelopmental Awareness and Inclusive Practice Safeguarding Training

Safeguarding starts with understanding neurodiversity. Recognising individual needs can help reduce vulnerability and improve outcomes for children and young people.

A flexible and practical training programme covering:

Manchester Youth Zone, 931 Rochdale Road, Manchester, M9 8AE

Lives Not Knives Week 2026 Keeping Children and Young People Safe Week of Action: 9 November - 13 November 2026

Serious violence and exploitation can affect any child or young person. Join Manchester Safeguarding Partnership during the Lives Not Knives Week of Action to increase your understanding of risk factors, early intervention, and the role professionals play in keeping children and young people safe. 

Wythenshawe Community Housing Group: 'Growing Sustainable Communities' Community Connector

Join Wythenshawe Community Housing Group at the Wythenshawe Forum Concourse for an engaging afternoon of connection, learning and hands on activities, bringing together local partners, organisations, and residents to explore how we can all play a part in creating a greener, more sustainable Wythenshawe.

This event will showcase a range of organisations and community groups helping residents to tackle climate change, reduce waste, grow their own food, recycle more, and make sustainable choices in everyday life.

Wythenshawe Forum Concourse, Simonsway, Wythenshawe, M22 5RX

Black History Month Community Celebration

Join Langworthy Cornerstone for a vibrant celebration of Black History Month! Embrace the richness of culture and heritage through music, dance, art, and more. Let's honour the past, celebrate the present, and inspire the future together.

This event is all about unity and honouring our black and Afro-Caribbean communities in Salford. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with your community and celebrate the beauty of diversity. 

Tentative Schedule

Arrival & Welcome Drinks

Langworthy Cornerstone, 451 Liverpool Street, Salford, M6 5QQ

Epping Green Autumn/Winter Half-Term Community Get-Together!

Join Mahtsen CIC for a FREE family-friendly event featuring children's activities, food and refreshments, health checks, digital support, community stalls, advice and much more!

We would love to see you there and kindly ask you to share the attached poster with your networks, colleagues, local residents and community groups to help us reach as many families as possible.

Together, we can build stronger, healthier and more connected communities.

Epping Green Space, Epping Street, Hulme, Manchester, M15

GM Creative Health Champions programme: Creative Health and the Early Years

The GM Creative Health Champions programme is a free online training offer for people working across health, social care, local government, culture, heritage, the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector, academia and related fields who are interested in the role of creativity in supporting health and wellbeing in Greater Manchester. It is particularly suited to those who want to influence change within their organisation, community or wider system, build their knowledge of creative health, and develop the confidence to embed creative health approaches in practice

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GM Creative Health Champions programme: Creative Health and Health Inequalities

The GM Creative Health Champions programme is a free online training offer for people working across health, social care, local government, culture, heritage, the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector, academia and related fields who are interested in the role of creativity in supporting health and wellbeing in Greater Manchester. It is particularly suited to those who want to influence change within their organisation, community or wider system, build their knowledge of creative health, and develop the confidence to embed creative health approaches in practice

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