Children and Families

SEND Action for Educators and Parents

Join this event to learn about SEND awareness and take action to support educators and parents in the community.

Join for a day of learning and collaboration! This event is designed for educators and parents looking to make a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs and disabilities. Come together with like-minded individuals to share strategies, resources, and experiences. Whether you're a teacher, parent, or caregiver, this event is for you! Let's work together to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for all children.

St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ

Creative Training: Using Creative Approaches with a Trauma-Informed Lens

The Horsfall 42nd Street are providing Creative training: Using creative approaches with a trauma-informed lens, with free spots for grassroots organisations in Manchester (provided in partnership with Making Manchester Fairer, to support health equity).

In this hands-on training, attendees will learn how to:

Report Launch: So-called ‘Honour’-based Abuse, Forced Marriage, and Female Genital Mutilation in Greater Manchester

In 2023 the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) commissioned OnEvidence to undertake a scoping and research exercise to support them in Greater Manchester in understanding the prevalence of ‘Honour’-based Abuse, Forced Marriage and Female Genital Mutilation across the Greater Manchester. 

An introduction to trauma and links to food insecurity training sessions

Following on from the huge success of a pilot training session – An Introduction to Trauma and Links to Food Insecurity in May, the Our Manchester Food Partnership Team are delivering further sessions in September.

Three free additional training sessions are being delivered across the City at venues in north, south and central. Lunch be provided at all venues.

The training is both informative and helpful, and it will give you an understanding of some of the possible root causes and links between childhood experiences and food insecurity.