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High Scores - SEN Sessions
2026-08-30 10:00 - 11:00 (Europe/London) | Highscores, 103 East Street, Southampton, Hampshire, so143hh, United Kingdom
A calmer way to enjoy the games you love.
Runs once a month – check our schedule for upcoming dates!
Our SEN Quiet hour session has been designed with our Special Educational Needs gamers in mind.

Reduced machine volume

Main lights kept on

Fewer players in the session​

Ear Defenders available *

* These are available during all sessions, not just Quiet Hour.

We welcome anyone to attend who requires a calmer environment to play.​

Sensory Room Hire
2026-08-31, 2026-09-01 | Freemantle Community Centre, Randolph St, SO15 3HE, United Kingdom
The multi- sensory room is available to individuals or small groups who need somewhere different in order to relax. The Multi-Sensory Room uses light, sound and a range of specialized equipment designed to create an environment that is used for relaxation and calming. With the aid of switches it allows users to interact with the equipment giving the opportunity to explore cause and effect. The Multi-Sensory Room delivers proven benefits across all age ranges and from moderate to profound special needs.
The room has seating for 6 with support. Please note that this room is only available to people who have been trained in it’s use. Thursday morning training sessions (costing £10 per person) can be arranged for new users,

Southampton SENDIASS
2026-08-31, 2026-09-01 | Hampshire
What can we help you with?

Listening to and answering your SEND queries
Understanding and filling in forms
Writing letters and reports
Support, preparation, and advocacy for meetings
Signposting you to relevant local and national services
Informing you of your legal rights under SEN law

Disability discrimination cases
Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs)
Resolving disagreements, including mediation and tribunals
Links to local support groups and forums
Empowering you to make your own decisions with the information provided
Ongoing confidential and impartial support via phone, email, and face-to-face meetings

Therapeutic Support
2026-08-31, 2026-09-01 | No Limits Advice Centre, 13 High Street, Southampton, Hampshire, So142df, United Kingdom
We offer therapeutic support for 5-17 year olds (or 11-24 for care leavers and SEND).
Our youth wellbeing practitioners and counsellors are all trained, supportive and friendly. You can speak to them about any issue you’re facing, in a private, confidential session.
Common issues our practitioners and counsellors deal with include anxiety, confidence and low mood, but if there’s anything that’s worrying you, they will listen and help you try to understand why you feel how you feel. They will never judge you or your story and they are there to support you.

Important referral information
If you are referring a 5-10 year old in Hampshire, there is a three month waiting list.
When we get in touch, we may leave a voicemail. If you do not want a voicemail left when we try and contact you, please let us know in the referral form. When contacting to book a triage appointment we will send an email (or text if no email address is provided). Please check your spam folder for this email.
Referrals for 5-10 year olds in Southampton (SO14-SO19) and Portsmouth (PO1-PO6) will only be accepted from a social worker, GP, CAMHS or the NHS School Nursing team through Egress.
Re-referrals can only be accepted when 3 months following the last set of therapeutic support has passed. Therapeutic intervention requires elements of self-work, reflection and putting into practice any strategies taught during therapy.

16-25 Mental Health Transitions
2026-08-31, 2026-09-01 | No Limits Advice Centre, 13 High Street, Southampton, Hampshire, So142df, United Kingdom
Transitions and changes in your life can be daunting and difficult to navigate. Our Mental Health Transitions team are specially trained to offer mental health support to young people aged 16-25 in Hampshire around the transitions that happen in their lives.
Our support will be tailored to your individual needs and can be around any transitions you’re going through, including going from child to adult services, and getting support for the first time as an adult.
How do I get support?
To get support from our 16-25 Mental Health Transitions service, fill in a referral form through the link below. If you’re a young person, you can refer yourself. If you’re a family member or professional, you can refer a young person using our Refer a Young Person form.

Bright Beginnnings
2026-08-31, 2026-09-01 | No Limits Advice Centre, 13 High Street, Southampton, Hampshire, So142df, United Kingdom
Our Bright Beginnings service gives one-to-one support to young parents aged 17-25 and their babies, through pregnancy up until the baby’s second birthday.
Support is given by our trained volunteer Bright Beginnings Befrienders. They are matched with the young parents and will be there as a trusted, reliable and knowledgeable adult for the parents to get support from.
Befrienders will meet with parents regularly and are there to offer support with anything they may be struggling with, in particular the health of the parents and their baby and all aspects of parenting.

Our befrienders help you get through processes, meetings and paperwork to do with your child, including the child’s health, childcare and learning. They can also advise you on the physical health of your child, how to look after their emotional wellbeing and will encourage a stable, stimulating environment. Your befriender may recommend you access other services to help you with your own health needs.

Understanding your child: from toddler to teenager is now available on WhatsApp
2026-08-31, 2026-09-01 | Hampshire
Parenting changes at every stage. One day you may be thinking about tantrums, sleep or separation; another, it may be friendships, independence, behaviour or big emotions. When family life is busy, support needs to be easy to reach.
Togetherness ‘Understanding your child: from toddler to teenager’ learning pathway is now available on WhatsApp, helping parents and carers access practical, trusted guidance when they need it.

The pathway is free for residents of Southampton. Click to start learning on WhatsApp.

Tapping the link on a mobile device will open in WhatsApp. Tap send to begin.
If you open the link on a computer, you will see a QR
code to scan with your phone. When asked to sign up, enter the code TITANIC.

Play & Learn
2026-08-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Parklife Community Cafe, St James Park, Southampton, Hampshire, so155sd, United Kingdom
Themed Activities and Planned Sessions.
No need to book, just turn up.

Bumps and Babies
2026-08-31 10:00 - 11:30 | Best Start Family Hub Cutbush, Cutbush Lane, Townhill, Southampton, Hampshire, So1182gf, United Kingdom
Bumps and Babies – for young babies who cannot crawl or roll about

Breastfeeding Support
2026-08-31 10:00 - 11:30 | Best Start Family Hub Cutbush, Cutbush Lane, Townhill, Southampton, Hampshire, So1182gf, United Kingdom
Breastfeeding Support – for pregnant families, parents and carers of young babies

Make and Take Summer Craft Workshop
2026-08-31 10:00 - 13:00 | Eastleigh BID Office, Bags4u, Wells Road Easteligh, Southampton, Hampshire, so505pp, United Kingdom
“Make and take”summer workshops
🎨✨ FREE Summer Craft Workshops in Eastleigh! ✨🎨
We’re bringing the creativity to Wells Place, Eastleigh Town Centre this summer… and it’s completely FREE! 🙌
🗓 Workshop Dates:
22nd, 24th, 25th, 29th, 31st July
1st, 5th, 7th, 8th, 31st August
10am – 1pm in Wells Place Eastleigh town centre
Bring the kids along and let their imaginations run wild!
Each child will:
🎨 Make a fun craft to take home
🚩 Create their very own flag
But that’s not all… 👀
We’re on a mission to create the BIGGEST bunting Eastleigh has ever seen!
🌟 On 31st August, we’ll be putting all the children’s creations together and stretching their amazing work all around the town centre – a real community masterpiece!
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Free, fun, and perfect for the summer holidays
📍 Wells Place, Eastleigh Town Centre

Eastleigh Seaside Craft Zone
2026-08-31 10:00 - 13:00 | Wells Place, Wells Place, eastleigh, Southampton, Hampshire, so505lj, United Kingdom
Join us at our Eastleigh Seaside Craft Zone, where children can enjoy a different seaside-themed craft session throughout the summer holidays. Wells Place (outside The Swan Centre) 10:00am – 1:00pm FREE – Brought to you by Eastleigh BID Craft Dates: 25th July – Shells & Sunshine 29th July – Crabs & Crowns 1st August – Jellyfish & Jewels 5th August – Under the Sea 8th August – Buckets, Spades & Seaside Days 12th August – Mermaids & Ocean Magic 15th August – Starfish & Sea Treasures 19th August – Pirates & Treasure 22nd August – Little Sailors 26th August – Waves & Wonders 29th August – Summer Celebration 31st August – Big Summer Send Off! Join The Great Eastleigh Bunting Build!At every craft session, we’d love every child to colour and decorate their very own bunting flag. Then, on 31st August, we’ll bring them all together and attempt to create one giant bunting display right around Eastleigh Town Centre! The 31st August will be an all day event with lots going on! The bigger the better – so let’s make it HUGE!Bring your creativity, your imagination and your biggest smiles—we can’t wait to see you all this summer!

Sensory4all
2026-08-31 10:00 - 14:00 | Pavilion on the Park, 1 Kingfisher Road, Easteligh, Southampton, Hampshire, So509lh, United Kingdom
Free Play Sensory Session
Explore and play at your own pace with a selection of our most popular sensory equipment including the magic carpet, moving projector images, soft play, music and a range of educational and sensory toys. A popular service for families with babies and younger children.

Food Bank - City Mission
2026-08-31 10:00 - 15:00 | Food Bank – Above Bar Church, 69 Above Bar Street, Southampton, Hampshire, So147fe, United Kingdom
City Mission supports individuals and families in Southampton who are experiencing financial hardship through its network of food banks and community support services.
Their food banks provide emergency food parcels to help people through difficult times, alongside practical support and signposting to other services.
Please note that City Mission food banks are referral only, which means families cannot self-refer and will need a referral from a recognised professional or support service, such as a school, GP, social worker, or support organisation. The forum are registered referral agents. Please do reach out to us.

Family Fun Day
2026-08-31 10:00 - 16:00 | YMCA Fairthorn Manor, Curdridge, Southampton, Hampshire, so302gh, United Kingdom
Bank Holiday Family Fun at Fairthorne Manor!
This year we have 3 action-packed Bank holiday days of family adventure at Fairthorne Manor!
August 31st – Open 10am – 4pm
With an amazing selection of activities for all ages, there’s something to excite thrill-seekers, nature lovers, and little explorers alike.
Tickets:
£35 per day – Group Ticket (When you add 2 Adults and 3 children)
Standard Price – £11 for Children & £7.50 for Adults
Book now and kickstart your with an unforgettable adventure!
Activities Included: Woodland Walk – Explore nature with the little ones
Orienteering – Put your navigation skills to the test
Jumpy Pillow & Inflatables – Bounce into the fun
Sports Zone – Game on!
Axe Throwing & Sticky Archery – Aim!
Craft Area – Get creative
Pirate Ship – Sail away on an imaginary adventure
Pond Dipping & Den Building – Nature play at its best
Fire Lighting – Bushcraft fun
Archery & Nerf Wars – Test your aim
Climbing Wall & Obstacle Course – Challenge yourself
Slip & Slide – The ultimate splash-tastic experience!
Paddleboarding
Kayaking
Abseiling (Tower)
Food & Drinks: Delicious refreshments will be available to purchase throughout the day.
Dogs: Furry friends are welcome but must be kept on a lead at all times.
Spaces are limited – book now and get ready for an epic day out!
RequirementsAside from that just look forward to a great day! We look forward to welcoming you.
Information to Read
Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome in our outside areas.
Tickets and activities will be cashless.

Time 4 Play
2026-08-31 13:00 - 14:30 | Hampshire
For children with additional needs

Support, Play and Learn Together
2026-08-31 13:00 - 15:00 | Best Start Family Hub Clovelly, 60-68 Clovelly Road, Southampton, Hampshire, So140au, United Kingdom
Support, Play and Learn Together – all children welcome

Free Swimming
2026-08-31 14:00 - 2026-09-04 15:00 | Wildern Leisure Centre, Wildern school, Wildern Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, so304ej, United Kingdom

Safe Haven NEHF Open Access
2026-08-31 15:30 - 16:30 | Safe Haven NEHF, Royal Oak Wellbeing Hub (formerly Citizens Advice) Royal Oak Close Yateley, Hampshire, GU46 7UD, United Kingdom
Safe Haven NEHF offers out-of-hours open-access and one-to-one crisis support for young people aged 10-17 in North East Hampshire and Farnham (including Aldershot, Farnborough, Fleet and Yateley) experiencing difficulties with their mental health.
Youth workers are able to support you in different ways with anything that might be affecting your mental health or wellbeing such as managing self-harm or suicidal thoughts, low mood and self-esteem, anxiety or simply needing help in accessing further support.

Safe Haven Southampton
2026-08-31 16:30 - 17:30 | No Limits – The Avenue, 34-35 The Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire, So171xn, United Kingdom
Safe Haven Southampton offers out-of-hours open-access and one-to-one crisis support for young people aged 11-25 experiencing difficulties with their mental health in the city.
Youth workers are able to support you in different ways with anything that might be affecting your mental health or wellbeing such as managing self-harm or suicidal thoughts, low mood and self-esteem, anxiety or simply needing help in accessing further support.

Safe Haven NEHF One - to - One
2026-08-31 16:30 - 19:00 | Safe Haven NEHF, Royal Oak Wellbeing Hub (formerly Citizens Advice) Royal Oak Close Yateley, Hampshire, GU46 7UD, United Kingdom
Safe Haven NEHF offers out-of-hours open-access and one-to-one crisis support for young people aged 10-17 in North East Hampshire and Farnham (including Aldershot, Farnborough, Fleet and Yateley) experiencing difficulties with their mental health.
Youth workers are able to support you in different ways with anything that might be affecting your mental health or wellbeing such as managing self-harm or suicidal thoughts, low mood and self-esteem, anxiety or simply needing help in accessing further support.
Days and times
Monday 4:30 – 7:00pm
Tuesday 3:30 – 7:00pm (Online only)
Thursday 4:30 – 7:00pm

Inbetweenies
2026-09-01 09:30 - 11:00 | Hampshire
Inbetweenies – for babies starting to move about up until 24 months old

Bumps and Babies
2026-09-01 10:00 - 11:30 | Best Start Family Hub Honeysuckle, Honeysuckle Road, Southampton, Hampshire, So163bz, United Kingdom
Bumps and Babies – for young babies who cannot crawl or roll about
A session for parents/carers with new born babies up to the age they start to move around and become mobile.

Breastfeeding Support
2026-09-01 10:00 - 11:30 | Hampshire
