Events and opportunities

We want to share with you key events that are being hosted by the SEND service, Parent Carer Forum or partner organisations that could be beneficial for parent/carers with children with SEND.

Transition events

The SEND service are hosting annual transition events which will provide you with important information that you will need to consider when preparing for your child’s transition to primary, secondary school or post-16. This is part of the annual reviews and phased transfer’s process.

Primary and Secondary school transitions

Preparing for adulthood transitions

Details to be confirmed.

Participation event

This event is arranged and organised by the Parent Carer Forum.

Parent information drop-ins

There are several drop-in’s being hosted across the borough for parent/carers.

The SEND Service are hosting information drop-ins at the family hubs across the borough:

Phased Transfers (Y11-12 focus)

When? 3rd June 2025, 9:30am to 11:30am

Where? Clifton Street Family Hub, Clifton St, Wigan WN3 5HN.

EHC needs assessment

When? 10th June 2025, 9:30am to 11:30am

Where? Mornington Road Family Hub, Mornington Road, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 4LG.

Annual reviews

When? 1st July 2025, 9:30am to 11:30am

Where? Formby Avenue Family Hub, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0HX.

Local Offer Live Event

We host an annual Local Offer Live Event, aimed to bring Wigan’s Local Offer to life in one space for children, young people, parent, carers and professionals to access information. We are joined by professionals from social care, education, health and community sectors so you can speak to them directly in one space.

We will share the details when plans for our next event have been confirmed.

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