Parent Resources

Welcome to the Parent Resources section of GMIS. This page will bring together a range of trusted external websites offering guidance, support, and practical advice for parents and carers. Whether you’re looking for help with wellbeing, online safety, or supporting learning at home, these carefully selected links are designed to point you towards reliable and up-to-date information beyond the school website.

Free gym passes for 11-16 year olds.

Manchester City Council has launched an ambitious new programme that puts physical activity at the heart of the city’s drive to reduce health inequalities – opening up more opportunities for residents to get active, improve their wellbeing, and enjoy inclusive, community‑focused sport and movement, all while ensuring those facing the greatest barriers are supported through targeted interventions to help create a healthier, fairer, and more connected Manchester.

The programme includes the provision of a free junior membership for all Manchester residents at secondary school aged 11-16, going live from May half term.

The new membership builds on the existing citywide Free Swim for 16 and Under offer and will be extended to include both free junior gym and free fitness classes.

This means that from late May 2026, all Manchester resident secondary school children between the ages of 11 to 16 will be able to access a free funded membership at the following council operated leisure centres across the city. Parents / guardians of eligible children can complete the pre-registration form found by clicking the link below, and you will be contacted directly with further details.

PARTICIPATING LEISURE CENTRES

• Arcadia Leisure Centre

• Abraham Moss Leisure Centre

• Belle Vue Sports Village (no swim)

• Broadway Baths

• East Manchester Leisure Centre

• Hough End Leisure Centre

• Manchester Aquatics Centre

• Moss Side Leisure Centre

• North City Family & Fitness Centre

• Whalley Range Sports Centre (no swim)

• Wythenshawe Forum

Online hate and misogyny resources.

Together with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), Kids Online Safety have published new resources on the ‘Kids online safety’ website to help parents and carers understand and get support dealing with online misogyny.

This new section is designed to help families and give them more confidence in talking to their children about what they’re doing and experiencing online.

The updated content includes:

• what misogyny is

• why you should talk to your child about misogyny

• spotting the signs of misogyny

• how you can support your son or daughter