RANi - Raising Awareness on Neurodivergent Individuals

20/11/2025

What an inspiring morning with One Education!

Today we had the pleasure of hosting an Educational Psychologist workshop in collaboration with RANi, delivered by the wonderful team at One Education. A huge thank you to the team for sharing their knowledge with such clarity, compassion, and expertise.

And to our incredible parents and carers who attended - thank you.

Your bravery, honesty, and thoughtful questions made the session truly meaningful. It takes strength to show up, learn, and advocate for your children, and we are so proud of every single one of you ❤️

Together, we are building confidence, understanding, and stronger support for our children.

Together, we are creating change.

Thank you for being part of this journey with us.

More workshops coming soon, Insha Allah - stay tuned!

RANi Team 🌻❤️

20/11/2025

If you have a child with a SEND diagnosis or you feel that your child may have SEND, it is a great idea to sign up for the Local Offer newsletter so that you can stay informed of all the activities being run for SEND children and all of the support available around the city. You can follow this link to sign up: https://hsm.manchester.gov.uk/kb5/manchester/directory/localoffer.page?localofferchannel=0

To support this, the Local Offer team have started a drop-in at Woodville Family Hub on Wednesdays between 10am - 2pm. If you need any support accessing this or want to ask more questions, please feel free to drop-in. No need to book!

15/11/2025

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Grief in SEND parenting doesn't always look like you'd expect.

It's watching your child struggle and knowing you can't fix it.

It's understanding exactly what they need while watching systems fail to provide it.

It's the exhaustion of constant advocacy with Local Authorities who don't seem to understand - or don't want to understand.

It's the isolation of feeling like you're fighting alone, even when you're surrounded by people.

This week has been heavy with all of these things. And I'm reminded that even when you work in this field, even when you support other families through similar experiences, your own grief doesn't get smaller. Sometimes it just gets more complicated.

If you're carrying this weight today - I see you. 💙

13/11/2025

Just a gentle reminder to please register and send in your questions for the Educational Psychologist before our session on Thursday 20/11/25, 10am -12pm.

RANi Team 🌻❤️

13/11/2025

The Challenging Behaviour Foundation Forward Together project would like to invite parents and carers of individuals with severe or profound learning disabilities living in Manchester or Salford to a “Community of Practice” (CoP) event where you can have a chance to:

✅ Find information about local and national support for your family (from local CAMHS teams, carer support groups, community learning disability teams and more)
✅ Meet other families in the same boat
✅ Share your experiences and views
✅ Have cake, coffee, a chat and the chance to win an Amazon voucher worth £100!

📅 Tuesday, 18 November 2025
🕙 10am - 2pm (drop in anytime)
🏢 Irish World Heritage Centre (M8 0AE)

👋 We will be having an engagement stand at this event, where you can book for upcoming parent workshops and family events that we have, and learn about opportunities for you to share your views as a parent/carer.

➕ We learned that Salford Parent Carer Forum will be there too so please visit their stand if you are a Salford resident.

ℹ️ Visit https://bit.ly/forward-together-ld-2025 for more information.

31/10/2025

*Ask the Educational Psychologists*

Got questions about your child’s education or SEND support?

❓Do you want to apply for an EHCP?
❓Do you want to better understand your child’s learning and behaviour in school?
❓Are you finding it hard to get your child’s needs recognised and supported by school?

Join us for an open and informative session with two experienced Educational Psychologists from One Education.

🎓 Understand your rights as a parent of a SEND child
💬 Get answers to your questions around SEND, education and schooling
🤝 Connect and learn in a supportive space

Event details:
📆 Thur 20/11/25
🕙 10am-12pm.
📍Alhilal Hubb, 80 Heywood St, Manchester M8 0DT.

📩 Share your questions in advance so we can make sure they’re answered on the day! If you have any questions, then please email them to [email protected] or text them to 07391531286.

Kind regards
RANi Team 🌻❤️
RANi - Raising Awareness on Neurodivergent IndividualsiAlhilalregenlalregenlalregenlalregenilalregen and Education (www.oneeducation.co.uk)

27/10/2025

Take the family out for a Sunday walk and discover monstrous minibeasts hiding in your local park. 🎃🐛🪲

Explore our self-guided trail and see how many hidden horrors you can find.

Pick up a free checklist from your parks’ visitor centre, office, or cafe.

Find out more at: https://orlo.uk/SYeBa

22/10/2025

🚸 Got an hour in the morning and afternoon? Become a School Crossing Patroller and help children cross safely.

Apply by 31 October at https://orlo.uk/NHfkt

16/10/2025

*What a Wonderful RANi Session!*

Today’s session, “Exploring Types of Schools and Support for SEND Children”, held at Al-Hilal Hubb, was a huge success, Alhamdulillah!

This event was a beautiful collaboration between *RANi,* *One Education*, and *Manchester Parent Carer Forum (MPCF)*- all coming together with one shared goal: to empower parents with the knowledge and confidence to navigate their child’s educational journey.

Parents explored the different types of school placements available for SEND children - from mainstream and specialist schools to resource provisions and gained valuable insights into how to access the right support for their families.

A heartfelt thank you to Audrey, Educational Psychologist from One Education, and MPCF for their time, compassion, and expertise.

It was truly inspiring to see parents engaging, asking questions, and supporting one another. Together, we’re breaking barriers and building stronger, more informed SEND communities. 🙌

Keep an eye out for our next RANi session - more empowering conversations to come.

RANi Team 🌻❤️
Sidra and Sundus

09/10/2025

Could you spare 5 hours a week to change a family's life? SOS!SEN is looking for compassionate Helpline Volunteers to support families navigating Special Educational Needs. Full training provided, plus access to live webinars and a vibrant volunteer community. Make a real difference! Apply via QR code http://bit.ly/4mVaFJS or email [email protected] 💙

07/10/2025

Jamie Oliver joins the British Dyslexia Association and fellow celebs to launch a groundbreaking voice petition calling to urgent SEND reform.