Wraparound offers a programme of FREE events to support parent carers and professionals across Greater Manchester and beyond. Our mission is to simplify the world of special needs and empower you with the knowledge to achieve the best possible outcome for your child or the children and young people you work with. Come down, we’ll…
Making Sense of…one parent’s story
One of our parents writes about her experience raising children with special needs and how Wraparound helped her navigate the maize of services… Hello, I’m the mother of two wonderful children – my son, who is 11, and daughter who is 17, soon to be 18. Both Children have been Global Development Delays (GDD), although the…
Making Sense of Parent Stories…World Book Day
One of our parents,who wishes to remain anonymous, writes about World Book Day and the impact this seemingly small event has on her, her child and her whole family. World Book Day when your child has Special Educational Needs World book day happens every year. It is an event enjoyed by many primary schools. Children…
Making Sense of Draft EHC Plans
So, you have a Draft EHC Plan, what next? If you need a bit of reassurance that you are doing the right thing, or some pointers in the right direction based on our experiences of supporting others, then you have come to the right place. A draft EHCP should come about because of one of…
Top Tips for Getting the best out of Annual Reviews.
Hello, I suspect you are reading this as You or your child has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) or You know someone who has an EHCP or You would like an EHCP and are reading everything you can get your hands on. or You are an Educational professional who wants to know more…
BBC Radio 5 Live Mum Takeover
Wraparound were invited to BBC Radio 5 Live’s #MumTakeover in Blackpool on 28th November 2017. Supported by Netmums, Better Start Blackpool and Maternal Mental Health Alliance the event is a chance to discuss the challenges faced by mums of all ages – from post natal depression and anxiety to work/life balance and loneliness – with…
Wraparound Attends Manchester University Volunteering and Social Justice Fair
The Volunteering and Social Justice Fair Tuesday 17 October 2017, Academy 1 Wrapround recently attended the Manchester University Volunteering and Social Justice Fair. This was an incredibly worthwhile event. The turnout by students was surprising, with a constant stream of bright faces from the moment the events started right to the end. Held at the…
Conducting The System
Since leaving the classroom and a SENCO role in 2013, and following my passion to set up Wraparound, I am often asked what Wraparound actually does. Yes we help families, yes we support individuals, yes we work with schools, attend meetings and anything to support positive outcomes for the individual with special needs (SEND) and…
Want to Help families of children and young people with Special Needs, Wraparound Needs You!
Wraparound is a unique organisation and social enterprise, based in Old Trafford, Manchester. We support families of children and young people with special needs and disabilities in a holistic way, helping ensure services and support is focussed on the individual and what they need, want and aspire to do. We support parents through Education, Health…
Building An Inclusive Teaching Community: Teaching the Teachers.
Achieving Quality. Research shows that the most effective method for improving the progress of all students is quality teaching, by all teachers for all students. But, is this happening consistently well in your school? The desired goal is that all students regardless of ability, should receive the best teaching, but in fact the demands placed…