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Sign in or register for an accountServices across Salford have compiled this list of the support offer available to families for the academic year (September 2026 to August 2027).
This guide aims to provide both parents and carers and professionals the overview linked to an areas of need they feel a child may require help and support with. The support offer it describes is that available at the Getting Advice and Getting Help levels of the Thrive Framework. This support can be accessed at any point in time by parents and carers. Where a referral may be required it will state what to do. Most of the support on offer however does not require this and parents / carers are able to access the support independently.
The Neurodiversity Network provides a space for parents and carers to talk to services, meet other families, learn strategies, and ask questions related to their child's neurodevelopmental needs.
Neurodiversity Network Event, Thursday 27 August, drop-in 10am to 12pm, Langworthy Cornerstone, 451 Liverpool Street, Salford
Over the year the support offer may change with additional sessions being added. This provides you with an overview of the offer currently available (September 2026). Any updates to the offer will be made to this page so please do keep checking our website for this information.
The support offer is set out as follows:
Information on the area of need the parent / carer may want support with and an overview of what the session involves.
The service / team who will deliver the session.
How the support can be accessed i.e. via an online booking system, telephone number or referral process. The contact information and clickable links to the relevant booking system are included as hyperlinks.
The dates of the sessions for the next year.
It is categorised into areas such as self care, sensory, learning, speech, language and communication and understanding behaviour.
Please remember when thinking about what support would be most beneficial consideration is given to:
What the priority is currently?
What can a parent / carer commit and attend and which option is most suitable to their needs?
What have they previously accessed and how this helped?
We hope that you find this page useful. If you are aware of additional support that has not been included please email AdminNeuroDevelopment@salford.gov.uk. We want to ensure consistent information is available for parents, carers and professionals to access.
Topic | Details | Team | Accessed via and links | From September 2026 |
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Understanding Neurodiversity: Autism Focus | Explore autism, its meaning, and practical ways families can support neurodivergent children, including the concept of neuroharmony. | Community Paediatrics and Speech and Language Therapy |
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Understanding Neurodiversity: ADHD Focus | Explore practical strategies for supporting children with attention and focus challenges. Learn collaborative approaches for families, plus insights into fostering balance and understanding. | CAMHS |
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Topic | Details | Team | Accessed via and links | From September 2026 |
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Understanding the Diagnostic Assessment Process | Information session explaining the diagnostic assessment process and what happens once a CYP has been accepted for a neurodevelopmental assessment. | CAMHs and Community Paediatrics |
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Topic | Details | Team | Accessed via and links | From September 2026 |
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Promoting Good Sleep for Neurodivergent Children and Young People | Understanding why sleep may be difficult alongside practical strategies to support good sleep. | Learning Disability Nursing Team |
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Topic | Details | Team | Accessed via and links | From September 2026 |
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Toileting | Initial advice and guidance on supporting toileting | 0-19 Team | 0-19 Team Duty Line
| Available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm |
Eating | Initial advice and guidance on supporting healthy eating | 0-19 Team | 0-19 Team Duty Line
| Available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm |
Topic | Details | Team | Accessed via and links | From September 2026 |
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Positive Parenting for a CYP with a disability – SEND 0-12 years | This workshop considers a range of strategies to use to support positive interactions. | Family Relationships Team | Rolling programme of seminars | |
Helping your child reach their potential – SEND 0-12 years | This workshop considers a range of strategies to support CYP to thrive. | Family Relationships Team | Rolling programme of seminars | |
Changing Problem Behaviour into positive behaviour – SEND 0-12 years | This workshop looks at understanding and responding to different behaviours. | Relationships Team | Rolling programme of seminars | |
Triple P: Stepping Stones | This is a group programme for parents of pre-adolescent children and young people and considers the range of behaviours observed and the reasons for this. | Relationships Team | Group programme as required | |
Riding the Rapids | This is a ten week intervention course focusing on understanding and supporting behaviours. It is for parents / carers of children who have autism and or a learning disability or who are under assessment for social interaction difficulties. There are four different courses: pre-school, primary mainstream, secondary mainstream and specialist setting. | Multi-professional delivery | The following professionals can make a referral; Paediatrician, CAMHs, LD Nursing, 0-19 Team, Early Help worker. Accessed via a referral form completed by one of the above professionals. | Two to three groups run every term Parents and carers must attend the pre-course assessment appointment so that consideration is given to whether the group is suitable. |
Topic | Details | Team | Accessed via and links | From September 2026 |
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Sensory Webinars for Parents/Carers of Early Years Foundation Stage, Mainstream Primary, or Mainstream Secondary School Aged Children | A two-part course that provides parents with an understanding of sensory processing difficulties and the impact this may have on the child and family (Part A). Sensory strategies and personalised advice is provided in Part B. | Occupational Therapy | Rolling programme of webinars – see booking system for dates. | |
Self-regulation for Teens | This webinar is designed for parents/ carers who have attended both sessions of the ‘Sensory Webinar for Parent/Carers of Salford Secondary School Age Children’. The webinar will further develop your understanding of self-regulation and provide more detailed strategies and advice to support your teen. | Occupational Therapy | Rolling programme of webinars – see booking system for dates. | |
Self-regulation for Kids (Primary) | This webinar is designed for parents/carers who have attended both sessions of the ‘Sensory Webinar for Parent/Carers of Salford Primary School Age Children’. The webinar is to further develop your understanding of self-regulation and provide more detailed strategies and advice to support your child. | Occupational Therapy | Rolling programme of webinars – see booking system for dates. |
Topic | Details | Team | Accessed via and links | From September 2026 |
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Reducing Barriers to Attendance/ Education | Opportunity to meet others parents and carers and understand what support is available in Salford if your child is struggling to attend school. | Educational Psychology, Primary Inclusion Team and Salford Parent Carer Forum | Monthly drop-in sessions, alternating virtual and in person meetings. To book a place please email EPS@salford.gov.uk | Session dates to be confirmed |
Overcoming Your Child’s Fears and Worries | Group programme for parents of children aged between 5 and 12 years old where the main concern is anxiety. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) based approach to focus on changing the way adults around the child respond to anxious feelings by problem solving and creating shared goals and rewards. | Educational Psychology Service | Parents and carers are unable to refer but they can discuss concerns with a professional who is working with their child. |
Topic | Details | Team | Accessed via and links | From September 2026 |
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Understanding Neurodiversity and Learning | This workshop explores how neurodiversity can affect learning, communication, attention, emotional wellbeing and school engagement. It offers practical strategies for supporting your child at home, understanding their unique strengths and needs, and working effectively with school. Suitable for parents of children with a diagnosis, awaiting assessment, or who experience differences in how they think, learn and interact with the world. | Educational Psychology Service/ Learning and Support Service | Primary
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Topic | Details | Team | Accessed via and links | From September 2026 |
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Speech, Language and Communication Differences in Neurodivergent Children and Young People | The Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) will discuss what is meant by the term 'neurodivergent' and some of the differences in communication skills that you might notice in your child or young person. They will also give you some advice on how you can support your child with their communication skills. This workshop is for children whose language skills are broadly at the level expected for their age. | Speech and Language Therapist |
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Topic | Details | Team | Accessed via and links | From September 2026 |
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Navigating SEND and the Law | Speak with a fully trained Information and Advice Officer about SEND, the law, education, health, and social care. | Salford Information and Advice Service (SIASS) | For updates on virtual and in person drop-in sessions, join our Facebook group, make a referral for quick information, advice or support, or join our mailing list. Salford Information Advice and Support Services (SIASS) referral form | Weekly sessions available – see link for upcoming dates |
Topic | Details | Team | Accessed via and links | From September 2026 |
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Salford Parent Carer groups | A range of sessions run by parents / carers for parents / carers | Salford Parent Carer Forum | Range of sessions are available | |
Salford Action for Autism (SAFA) | Parents / carers of autistic children | Voluntary group | SAFA Coffee morning - 07716868514 | Coffee mornings Saturday (except first Saturday of the month), 10.45am to 12.45pm at Swinton Gateway Family Hub |
First Steps | Children with additional needs or disability and their parent/carer, 0-5 years and not in a childcare setting. Pre or post-diagnosis | Early Help: Family Hub North Swinton Gateway | Register interest by emailing slwsend@salford.gov.uk | The last Tuesday of the month, 10am to 11am, Swinton Gateway, and the second Wednesday of the month, 1pm to 2pm, Langworthy Cornerstone |
This page was last updated on 24 August 2026
