You’re invited to contact Ali on the Local Offer team. Whatever the question – whether it’s about carers issues, benefits and grants, emotional wellbeing or coronavirus information - she will do her best to signpost you, wherever you are in the city. Email Ali at ali.davenport@manchester.gov.uk or call/text 07971 587963. She usually works all day Monday and Tuesday, and Wednesday morning, and will get in touch as soon as she can.

Share Your Views With Ofsted

We are having a visit from Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission to look at how Manchester has supported children and young people with special educational needs and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ofsted and CQC would like to hear your views. There’s a survey for parent carers and another for young people. Each one takes about 15 minutes and we’d really appreciate you taking the time to give your feedback.

Fun On The Farm

Enjoy free family fun on the farm this spring! During March, we’ve booked out four days at the Children’s Adventure Farm in Cheshire on Sunday 7th, Saturday 13th, Sunday 21st and Saturday 27th. There are five one-hour time slots each day for three families at a time. For COVID-safety, each family needs to live in the same household. You’ll spend time in three areas: the farm with sheep, donkeys, alpacas and other animals that you can feed and interact with; the Play Park with a zip wire, swings, adventure trail and hobbit house; and a Woodland/Forest School, including den building, a pirate ship and mud kitchen.

Booking is essential – call 219 2125. You need to live in the Manchester City Council area and have a child with special educational needs or disability. Here’s a map showing the farm. If there are any transport issues, talk to staff when you phone and we’ll see what we can do. This activity has been made possible through funding from Manchester City Council.