Friends, relationships and community

Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)

 

Being a teenager and moving into adulthood is an exciting time. Making close, personal relationships with others and being part of your communities is important.

Having close friends and being part of a social group helps a person to grow and become more independent from family or carers.

Having strong community connections help you access networks of support, information and services.

 

 

Where can I go, what can I do?

 

There are a number of youth groups out there where you can go to meet others in a friendly place and do lots of different things such as computer games, music or even gardening!

There are lots of activities, groups and events that take place across Trafford and the surrounding areas if you don't need much support:

Things to do for young people

Things to do for adults and older people

 

On each listing, we aim to include as much accessibility information as possible to help you choose and you can always check with the group first if you’re unsure if it is suitable!

Some activities are available if you need further support or have specific needs. These are often called specialist activities.

You can find them all here on Trafford SEND local offer Things to do

 

How do I get out and about to meet people?

 

Please take a look at Transport and Travel assistance section for more details on travel. This includes information on travel training that may be able to help you use public transport safely on your own, or with friends.  

Find out more; watch the travel training video produced by Trafford Independent Travel Training.

 

You might want to use your personal budget or direct payment to help you get out and about. This could be having a PA to help you use public transport or to drive you. See Personal budgets.

 

Using the Internet

 

Very many young people now make friends and join groups over the internet. This gives you a chance to connect with others, both in your local area as well across the world!

Where can I get online?

You can use the internet at home if you have a computer. You can access time online at school or at college. You can also get online at youth groups, through Connexions or at your local library.

Help to use the internet

If you need special equipment to use the internet, ask your school or college if they can help you. You can also look at other funds to pay for this equipment, or you can use your personal budget, direct payment or other benefits if you get them.

Staying safe online

If you use the internet you can explore a vast world of information and opportunity from the comfort of your living room or bedroom.

If someone is making you feel uncomfortable such asking you for pictures, video chats or trying to meet up with you when you don't want to contact CEOP

If you have a Learning Disability stay safe online - CMG have produced an easy read guide to staying safe online

Learn how to Cover Your Tracks

 

What can I do if I’m being bullied or feeling sad?

 

If you are ever unsure about anything, or are feeling bullied or sad there are many people and groups out there that can support you. This includes anything that happens when you are online.

Please see our Bullying section on the young people channel for support services.

If you are feeling upset at school or college, you can always talk to an adult you trust. This could be a teacher, teaching assistant, your PA or anybody else you feel comfortable with. The important thing is that you feel you can tell them what is upsetting you.

 

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Last updated: 16/12/2022

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