COVID-19 advice and support

• Local news and updates on COVID-19
• Visit GOV.UK for guidance for teachers, school leaders, carers, parents and students (external link).

Wigan Parent Carer Forum newsletter

Wigan Parent Carer Forum Summer Newsletter is now available online, with information for families of children with SEND, including activities and training

• Parent Carer Forum Summer Newsletter.

National Institute for Health Research Survey

The National Institute for Health Research have launched a new study on the impact of COVID-19 on children and young people with SEND.

They are recruiting CYP, parent carers and professionals to take part in their study.

• Share your voice on what is needed to improve SEND support and provision moving forward from the pandemic (external link).

Autism awareness and workshops

A full programme of online training for parents and carers of children and young people with autism is available.

• Find out more about the Autism training and workshops available.

North West SEND Regional Network

This is a partnership of local, regional and national organisations and groups supporting children and young people with SEND and their families.

• Download the latest North West SEND Regional Network newsletter (external link).

Older news

• Special Education in Lockdown report from ASK Research (external link) - exploring the experiences of providers of special education and the families of children with EHCPs during the period from March to August 2020
• View a summary of the feedback received from our survey on reopening schools.

Feedback

We are always looking for feedback on the content of the Local Offer. We are required to report on any feedback that we receive and what we have done in response to it.  You can find a link to our latest report above.

• Submit your comments and feedback
• View our report on feedback we've received about our Local Offer.