Workshops

Free workshops for parents and carers

Neurodiversity Learning Hub brings local professionals and organisations together for practical sessions. Come along, ask questions and meet the people who support families in Manchester.

Free and open to all parents and carers

Next Workshop

What is coming up

Neurodiversity Learning Hub presents

Toilet Training Workshop

Friday 13 November 2026, 9:30am to 12:30pm

Cheetham CofE Community Academy, Halliwells Drive, Manchester M8 9FR

Delivered by

Faria Arsh Autism Foundation C.I.C.

A practical workshop on toilet training for children and young people. Faria Arsh from Autism Foundation C.I.C. will share her approach and answer your questions. Her toilet training book will be available to buy on the day for £10 if you would like a copy. Buying it is optional.

In collaboration with Manchester Local Offer, Manchester Parent Carer Forum and Manchester Parent Champions

Book a place Free. Opens an email to info@nlhadvocacy.co.uk

Also coming up: 16 Dec Getting to Know Prospect House (Specialist Setting) | 14 Jan Speech and Language Workshop | 11 Feb Educational Psychology Parent Advice Sessions | 11 Mar Understanding Sensory Needs and Regulation

Previous Workshops

Sessions we have delivered

9 July 2026

Understanding the Challenges SEND Parents & Carers Face

Hosted by: Cheetham CofE Community Academy
Presented by: One Education and Neurodiversity Learning Hub (NLH), in collaboration with Manchester Parent Carer Forum and Manchester Parent Champions

This interactive workshop focused on the real challenges parents and carers can experience when navigating SEND, education and support for their children. It provided an opportunity for parents to talk about the difficulties they were experiencing, ask questions and receive information and practical guidance. Most importantly, the session provided a welcoming space where parents could share their experiences, feel heard and become better informed about the support available to their families. All parents and carers were welcome.

11 June 2026

Understanding Manchester’s Local Offer

Hosted by: Cheetham CofE Community Academy
Presented by: Neurodiversity Learning Hub (NLH), in collaboration with Manchester Parent Carer Forum and Manchester Parent Champions

This workshop introduced parents and carers to Manchester's Local Offer and explored how families can use it to find information, services and SEND support across Manchester. Parents had the opportunity to learn more about the support available, ask questions, share experiences and understand how the Local Offer can help them navigate their child's SEND journey. All parents and carers were welcome.

Workshop Partners

The people and organisations behind our workshops

Our workshops are delivered by professionals who give their time to share what they know. Thank you to each of them.

Manchester Local Care Organisation

Speech and Language Workshop

Autism Foundation C.I.C.

Toilet Training Workshop

Prospect House (The Prospere Learning Trust)

Getting to Know Prospect House (Specialist Setting)

One Education Educational Psychology Service

Educational Psychology Parent Advice Sessions

Dragon Occupational Therapy

Understanding Sensory Needs and Regulation

Manchester Local Offer

In collaboration

Manchester Parent Carer Forum

In collaboration

Manchester Parent Champions

In collaboration

Cheetham CofE Community Academy

Our host venue

With thanks to Cheetham CofE Community Academy for welcoming us and hosting our workshops, and to Manchester Local Offer, Manchester Parent Carer Forum and Manchester Parent Champions for working alongside us.

NLH-Led Workshops

Topics in our growing programme

Alongside our collaborative and professional-led sessions, Neurodiversity Learning Hub is developing a growing programme of NLH-led workshops and training. These workshops will combine practical SEND information, advocacy knowledge and lived experience to help parents and carers better understand their child's needs and navigate the SEND system with greater confidence. Further topics will be added as the programme develops and in response to what families tell us they need.

Understanding Neurodiversity Understanding Autism & ADHD Behaviour as Communication Masking & Unmet Needs Meltdowns, Shutdowns & Emotional Regulation Understanding SEN Support Understanding the EHCP Process When SEN Support Isn't Working Preparing for SEND Meetings EHCP Annual Reviews & Amendments Reasonable Adjustments in Education EBSA & Barriers to School Attendance Navigating SEND Transitions Preparing for a Change of School or Setting Parent Advocacy – Finding Your Voice

For Schools & Organisations

Workshops in Schools & Community Settings

NLH welcomes opportunities to work with schools, parent groups, community organisations and services to bring SEND information and support directly to families. Workshops can be tailored around the needs of a particular parent community. Depending on the topic, a session may be delivered by NLH, presented collaboratively with other organisations, or involve an invited professional or specialist speaker.

If your school or organisation is hearing the same questions or concerns from parents, we can explore developing a workshop around that area of need.

Get in Touch

Suggest a Workshop

Our programme should reflect the real experiences and questions of SEND families. If you're a parent or carer and there's a topic you'd like to see covered, we'd love to hear your ideas. If you're a school, professional, service or community organisation interested in hosting a workshop, contributing professional expertise or collaborating with NLH, please get in touch.

Suggest a Workshop