Southampton Parent Carer Forum

Chatter Matters
2026-07-02 13:00 - 14:30 (Europe/London) | Hampshire
Chatter Matters – for speech therapy drop-in with a speech therapist

Time 4 Play
2026-07-02 13:00 - 14:30 | Best Start Family Hub Blackberry, Byron Road, Thornhill, Southampton, Hampshire, so196hf, United Kingdom
Time 4 Play – for children with additional educational needs

Sensory Room Hire
2026-07-03, 2026-07-04, 2026-07-05, 2026-07-06 | 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,

Inbetweenies
2026-07-03 10:00 - 11:30 | Best Start Family Hub Clovelly, 60-68 Clovelly Road, Southampton, Hampshire, So140au, United Kingdom
Inbetweenies – for babies starting to move about up until 24 months old

Bumps and Babies
2026-07-03 10:00 - 11:30 | Best Start Family Hub Blackberry, Byron Road, Thornhill, Southampton, Hampshire, so196hf, United Kingdom
Bumps and Babies – for young babies who cannot crawl or roll about

Marketplace - City Mission
2026-07-03 10:00 - 13:00 | Marketplace – Lordshill Church, Lordshill District Centre, Southampton, Hampshire, so168hy, United Kingdom

Inbetweenies
2026-07-03 10:00 - 13:30 | Best Start Family Hub Seashell, 60 Foxcott Close, Weston, Southampton, Hampshire, So199jq, United Kingdom

Sensory4all
2026-07-03 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-06 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
2026-07-03 10:00 - 15:00 | Food Bank – Lordshill Church, Lordshill District Centre, Southampton, Hampshire, So168gh, United Kingdom

Basic Clothes - City Mission
2026-07-03 11:00 - 14:00 | Basics Clothes – Saint Marys Church, lodge Road, Southampton, Hampshire, so146rf, United Kingdom

Party on the Patio
2026-07-04 | Pavilion on the Park, 1 Kingfisher Road, Easteligh, Southampton, Hampshire, So509lh, United Kingdom
Join Pavillion in the Park on Saturday 4 July for their Party on the Patio – a free-entry, family-friendly day of fun, food and festivities in Fleming Park.

We have plenty of stallholders coming to sell their wares and join in the fun – plus, we’ll have live music from local musicians.

Sensory4all
2026-07-04 - 2026-07-05, 2026-07-05 - 2026-07-06 | Pavilion on the Park, 1 Kingfisher Road, Easteligh, Southampton, Hampshire, So509lh, United Kingdom
Explore and play at your own pace with a selection of our most popular sensory equipment including the magic carpet, musical instruments and a range of educational toys, games and crafts. This is a popular service for families with babies and younger children. (Suitable for all ages and abilities) RELAX! Relaxation sessions focuses on touch, light and sound using an array of equipment such as our magic carpet, bubble tube, projection screen, music, and fibre optic lights Aimed at older children, adults and those with with disabilities, learning difficulties, ASD and dementia. (Suitable for all ages and abilities)

Flipout - SEN
2026-07-04 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-07-05 09:00 - 10:00 | Flip Out, Harbour Gate Business Park, Portsmouth, Hampshire, po64bq, United Kingdom
1 hour in the arena
No music plays and the team are sensitive to the participants differing needs
Every Saturday and Sunday, 9am-10am, and Wednesdays during school holidays 9am-10am.

Dadzclub
2026-07-04 10:00 - 11:30 | Hampshire
Dadzclub – for male carers and their children

Dadzclub
2026-07-04 10:00 - 11:30 | Best Start Family Hub Clovelly, 60-68 Clovelly Road, Southampton, Hampshire, So140au, United Kingdom

Dadzclub
2026-07-04 10:00 - 11:30 | Best Start Family Hub Blackberry, Byron Road, Thornhill, Southampton, Hampshire, so196hf, United Kingdom

Dads Lego Breakfast
2026-07-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Ascension Church, Ascension Centre, Thorold Road, Southampton, Hampshire, so181hz, United Kingdom
Building quality Dad time with the kids.
Included Bacon Roll, Tea or Coffee and Juice for the Kids.
Males Carers and Primary Aged Children Welcome.

Free Shop
2026-07-04 10:15 - 12:15 | Swaythling Station, Wessex Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, so182lb, United Kingdom
Avoiding food going to waste.
Everyone welcome, as long as you:

Bring one Re-usable bag only ( one per family please)

Summer Fete
2026-07-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Swaythling Neighbourhood Centre, Hampton Park way ( off Broadlands Road), Southampton, Hampshire, so173at, United Kingdom
Stalls include:RAFFLE, jewellery gifts, toys, cake sale, games/crafts, selection of tombola tables, food & refreshments, handmade giftsand much more!Outside, weather permitting.CASH ONLY
All children must be supervised by an adult

Flipout
2026-07-05 09:30 - 10:30 | Flip Out, 1 School Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, So534dg, United Kingdom
1 Hour Jump
Sounds and lighting is adjusting to cater for those with additional needs
Free carer per SEN ticket – must show proof of care and supervision by carer is mandatory

Southampton SENDIASS
2026-07-06 | 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

Play & Learn
2026-07-06 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.

Breastfeeding Support
2026-07-06 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

Bumps and Babies
2026-07-06 10:00 - 11:30 | Best Start Family Hub Cutbush, Cutbush Lane, Townhill, Southampton, Hampshire, So1182gf, United Kingdom
