Children and Families

“We Are Here Because the Windrush Generation Was There”

Manchester would not sound, taste or feel the same without the Windrush generation.

This Windrush Day, join Caribbean & African Health Network (CAHN) at Alexandra Park, for a free celebration of Caribbean culture, community and legacy.

From the music that raised us to the stories that shaped us, this is a day to honour the people whose strength and spirit helped shape generations across Greater Manchester.

Share and join an online webinar sharing information on financial support opportunities for families.

Content

• Benefit checker tool/calculator
• Citizens Advice support
• Access to energy grants
• Credit Union offers, including family and school uniform loans
• Cracking Good Food kitchen kit shop

This course is for professionals working with children, families or in safeguarding roles, as it enhances practitioners’ confidence and competence in recognising the signs and indicators of child sexual abuse and responding appropriately.

It offers structured guidance, evidence‑informed tools, and opportunities for reflective practice, supporting professionals to engage in sensitive conversations, examine assumptions and ensure that the child’s wellbeing remains central to all decision‑making.

Part 1: Supporting families in the SEND tribunals
A presentation by National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) caseworkers with a practical focus for those navigating the SEND tribunals, including an overview of the tribunals process and important rules and procedures.  It will also look at issues such as social barriers to the appeals process, gathering children’s views and getting parent’s perspectives for hearings.
Lorraine Friend Thomas, Lamina Lloyd, and Hannah Pinchin, National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS)

Join the Manchester Safeguarding Partnership Forum for an online session exploring key children’s safeguarding learning and practice.

The Manchester Safeguarding Partnership (MSP) Children’s Safeguarding Forum brings together professionals from across the partnership to share learning and strengthen multi-agency approaches to safeguarding children and families across Manchester.

Share and join an online webinar sharing information on financial support opportunities for families.

The webinar will explore:

• Benefit checker tool/calculator
• Citizens Advice support
• Access to energy grants
• Credit Union offers, including family and school uniform loans
• Cracking Good Food kitchen kit shop

Advicenow is excited to partner with Project 17 and Care Rights Project to deliver a free workshop focusing on support available for families and individuals who have no recourse to public funds. The course will be delivered online and is funded by The Disrupt Foundation.

This training looks at the support available under Section 17 Children Act 1989 and Care Act 2014 for migrants with no recourse to public funds (NRPF). It is aimed at frontline organisations who are regularly supporting people with NRPF.

As a result of this training you will: