Bury2Gether is a forum for parents/carers of children and young people with SEND who access services in Bury. Bury2Gether works with education, social care, health and other services to ensure that parent/carer voices are represented when designing services for children and young people and their families in Bury.

Bury2Gether provides a forum to:

• Meet and socialise with other parents/carers

• Get involved in shaping services in Bury and consultations around SEND

• Find activities and services, share information and access training or workshops

• Find out about regular family events, coffee mornings, wellbeing sessions and clubs

• Join with social media chats and topics of discussion

Bury SENDIASS (Bury Special Educational Needs and Disability Information Advice and Support Service) support parents/carers to ensure they get impartial, independent advice on matters relating to education, health and social care.

Their website can be accessed here.

The local offer details all the support available to those living in Bury. It is a way to find out what is happening near you (support groups, activities, clubs) as well as the additional support available to families. 

It can be accessed here.

Family Information Service (FIS) are a free service providing information for parents, carers, children and young people and those working with families in Bury.

Visit here for further information.

Family Fund supports families living across the UK who are raising a disabled or seriously ill child or young person to the age of 17. Support is focused on those on low incomes and families can apply for a range of things such as kitchen appliances, clothing, bedding, games, books and music, laptops and tablets, family breaks and sensory toys.

To find out more visit Bury’s SEND Local Offer or the Family Fund website. 

Early Help means identifying needs within families early and providing support and intervention at an early stage.  Early Help support can be provided at any time in a child/ young person's life. The Early Help team work closely with other services so that the right support can be accessed at the right time. You can find their information leaflet in the 'related files' section.

Early Break is a service available across different areas of Greater Manchester. The service is designed to meet the needs of children and young people and families with regard to drug and alcohol use and mental health. They offer a range of services, including advocacy support for children and young people and support for families.

You can find out more on their website by clicking here.

The Council for Disabled Children is an umbrella organisation for the disabled children's sector. They work to influence policy and practice and to amplify the voices of parents/carers and children and young people with SEND. You can access their website by clicking here.

Scope is a disability equality charity in England and Wales which provides practical information and emotional support, including a telephone helpline and a free six-week telephone course for parents/carers which can be tailored to individual needs (emotional or practical support).

You can find lots of information and resources on their website by clicking here.

Cerebra is a national charity helping children with brain conditions and their families. Their website includes a range of information and guidance, from apply for funding, to sleep, toileting and emotional support.

Independent Provider of Special Education Advice (IPSEA) provides free and independent legally based information, advice and support to parents/carers.

Their webpage can be found here.

The SEND Code of Practice can be accessed here. An easy-read guide on SEND Support for parents/carers can be accessed here.

The Children and Families Act can be accessed in full here. The Council for Disabled Children has produced a brief summary of the Children and Families Act, specific to SEND, which can be accessed by going to the 'related files' section.