This practice guide outlines Manchester’s Local Inclusion Support Offer (LISO), a city-wide approach designed to strengthen inclusive education in mainstream settings. It explains how coordinated training, specialist advice, and targeted in-school support help build staff confidence and capacity to meet the needs of pupils with SEND. The guide highlights how LISO improves access to services, streamlines support processes, and promotes collaboration across education, health, and social care to deliver better outcomes for children and young people.
