PACTStockport

02/05/2026

📢 Our latest membership email has just been sent out, packed with information about upcoming events 📅 and what’s happening in the SEND community in Stockport 💬

Take a look here 👇

https://mailchi.mp/2e544144098e/1nl3fqsi52-16543542?e=e39f37fd05

If you’d like to stay up to date 🔔 and receive these updates directly, you can sign up to become a member here:

https://pactstockport.co.uk/membership/ ✍️

01/05/2026

Attached are some free virtual sessions that are ran by Autism Central, all the information on how to join is in the flyers

01/05/2026

📅 SEND Marketplace Event

Date & Time:
Wednesday 20 May 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location:
Stockroom
37 to 39 Merseyway
Stockport
SK1 1PW

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🧩 What It’s About

This SEND Services Marketplace is designed for parents and carers of children and young people with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities).

You’ll be able to:

* Explore a range of local SEND services all in one place
* Visit information stalls and chat informally with professionals
* Learn what support is available, who it’s for, and how to access it
* Pick up useful resources and information to take home

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👀 What to Expect

* A relaxed, drop-in format — move around at your own pace
* No appointments needed
* Council staff on hand for general advice and signposting

Book your place below 👇🏻

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/send-marketplace-event-tickets-1986328917262

01/05/2026

Join us at one of our sessions to find out 👇🏻

We’ve published a new explainer on our newsroom to help families understand how the Greater Manchester Neurodevelopmental (ND) Early Help Model will work in Stockport.

It explains how families can get help and advice earlier, without needing a diagnosis, and includes details of upcoming information drop‑in sessions where families can ask questions or talk things through.

Explainer article: https://orlo.uk/DYI9d
Information drop-in sessions: https://orlo.uk/q1y4D

PACTStockport

01/05/2026

Information drop-in sessions: The Greater Manchester Neurodevelopmental (ND) Early Help Model

The Strategic Lead for Neurodivergence in Stockport will be attending the following drop-in sessions supported by the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), Parents and Carers Together Stockport (PACTStockport), and Stockport Parents of ADHD Children in Education (SPACE).

These sessions will be an opportunity to ask questions and find out what support is available locally. Please come along to whichever session feels most helpful.

Daytime drop-in with CAMHS and PACTStockport
In-person session with CAMHS and PACTStockport on Monday 11th May 10.30am-12pm, at Alma Lodge, 149 Buxton Road, Stockport, SK2 6EL. Refreshments will be provided. Please reserve a spot for this session.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/understanding-nd-early-help-and-changes-to-autism-adhd-assessments-tickets-1988317556335

Evening drop-in with SPACE and PACTStockport
SPACE parent support group on Tuesday 12th May 7pm-9pm, at the Dog and Partridge pub, 272 Buxton Road (A6), Great Moor, Stockport, SK2 7AN. This session does not require booking, simply turn up on the day.

Evening drop-in with CAMHS and PACTStockport
Online session with CAMHS and PACTStockport on Monday 18th May 6pm-7.30pm, held via Microsoft TEAMS. Please reserve a spot for this session.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/understanding-nd-early-help-and-changes-to-autism-adhd-assessments-tickets-1988392947833

https://news.comms.stockport.gov.uk/886FC7C46278A86E6497844D731D82878B3862091E7096E1136BCF16CC9F3D44/66749912EB007024C7EBF5CD1BDFE725/VIB

30/04/2026

Not sure where to start with SEND support in Stockport?

The SEND Local Offer is your starting point for SEND support in Stockport. It brings together information about local services, support and advice for parents, carers, and young people aged up to 25 with, or who may have, SEND. https://www.stockport.gov.uk/landing/send-local-offer

Families often tell us they need help finding the right SEND information, which is why we are introducing regular online sessions to guide you through the

SEND Local Offer:

Understand what the SEND Local Offer is (and how it can help families and professionals)

Learn the quickest way to find the website and key sections

See how the information is organised, so you can navigate with confidence

Pick up practical tips for using the Local Offer to identify local support and next steps

For details of all upcoming sessions visit:

https://www.stockport.gov.uk/events?tag=navigating%20send%20local%20offer

30/04/2026

NHS GM continue its work to improve wider neurodevelopmental support for children and young people, focusing on ADHD and Autism.

The report sets out what they have learnt from 9 weeks of engagement exploring how they can improve ADHD services with children and young people, their family and carers, and professionals from across Greater Manchester.

In total, they engaged with over 1,000 people in different ways and reached many thousands more.

It is an unbiased review of key themes people shared with them, however, whilst it is comprehensive it does not include every point.

The report will further shape the proposals for improving children and young people's ADHD services.

They will share updates here of what has changed because of the engagement, particularly around the recommendations.

https://getinvolved.gmintegratedcare.org.uk/en-GB/projects/cypadhdproject

30/04/2026

Our volunteers are at the Stockport 'Your Futures' Fair & Supported Internships Showcase

Thursday 30th April 2026, 3pm - 5.30pm

Cheadle College, Cheadle Rd, Cheadle Hulme, Stockport SK8 5HA

Call in and say Hi 👋

29/04/2026

Spring has sprung and the sensory garden is coming to life!🍃🐞

New weekly sessions will be bookable via Legend, or feel free to pop in whenever you like☀️

Alternatively, if you or anyone you know would like to run some sessions from our beautiful space then get in touch here - Eve.fox@lifeleisure.net

https://lifeleisure.legendonlineservices.co.uk/.../member...

29/04/2026

Schools White Paper - Online Parent Engagement Events

These sessions will explore the key proposals in the whitepaper, break down the consultation questions, and provide families with the opportunity to share their experiences and have their voices heard.

Places can be booked via this link - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/early-years-whitepaper-consultation-engagement-events-tickets-1987918636154?aff=oddtdtcreator

29/04/2026

The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme is back this May half term! 🥳

We're now using the HAF booking system during half-term holidays. If your child is eligible, you'll be sent their unique voucher code on Tuesday 5 May, so look out for an email from hello@holidayactivities.com

There are so many opportunities to try something new, including science experiments, textiles, kwik cricket and rock climbing!

We hope your child has a fantastic time at their HAF club this half term!

👇 Find out more about HAF using the link in the comments.