Young people with SEND up to 25

See Stuff to do - Highlights.

Watch this fun video about stuff to do in Manchester, made by students from Loreto College. 

Listen to episode 2 of the Local Offer podcast. Beck talks about his visits to local SEND services andwe hear from young people at Piper Hill about their hopes for safer travel and new opportunities:

Spotify: Episode two / Youtube: Episode two

Disability Rights UK:

• Careers advice and post-16 learning options
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) around benefits and finances
• Disabled Students Helpline

IPSEA: SEN support in post-16 education

SENSE: SEND in post-16 education or training

UCAS: The range of support disabled students can access to help with studies, day-to-day activities, travel, and lifestyle

See Work and training for young people with SEND. 

Our Pass: Offers eligible 16–18 year olds free bus travel on most local bus services across Greater Manchester, making it easier to access education, work, training, culture and leisure in the city-region. 

Travel training resource: A free resource from TfGM with guides and videos to help young people and their families design their own travel training.

Travel Training: (NOT CURRENTLY ON OFFER - CHANGES DUE SOON) Our free travel training for young people with SEND aged 14-25 offers opportunities to gain confidence and independence in travelling around Manchester and beyond. Part of the SEND Community Offer.

Find more in SEND travel resources. 

See Emotional and mental wellbeing. 

Curriculum for Life is a website made with young people for young people in Greater Manchester. It helps you answer questions you have about growing up. This might be around money, working life, relationships, politics, and much more. If you would like to be involved, here’s the contact page to get in touch. 

Be a Changemaker

The Changemakers at GMYN invite young people aged 14 to 25 with SEND to join them. The group makes sure young disabled people’s voices are heard across Manchester. This might be through youth-led campaigns and projects, advocating for inclusive services in the community, and sharing opinions with decision makers, including Manchester City Council. It is a great way of meeting new people, developing skills, and trying new things. The sessions are at Greater Manchester Youth Network (GMYN), Greenfish Resource Centre on Oldham Street. Travel to and from sessions can be supported in a number of ways. Email changemakers@gmyn.co.uk or contact Liv on 07708 028312.

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Area Youth Forums

(Autumn 2025) The Area Youth Forums are spaces created by and for Manchester residents aged 11-18 years (up to 25 years old with SEND and/or additional needs and care leavers). They’re a unique opportunity to decide what the important issues are and get direct access to leaders and decision makers. Find out more.

Manchester People First

Manchester People First is a self-advocacy organisation run by and for adults (18+) with a learning disability. Support learning disabled people in having a say.

Manchester Youth Council

Manchester Youth Council is a way of making a positive difference in your community. You can also develop your leadership and team work skills.

My Vote My Voice

People with a learning disability and autistic people have an equal right to vote. Find out all you need to know about voting. Your voice matters. Here is information on accessibility at polling stations from Manchester City Council. 

Young Disabled People's Forum

A forum within the Greater Manchester Coalition for Disabled People. You’ll get to learn new skills, meet new people, make decisions and voice your opinion.