Southampton Parent Carer Forum

Time 4 Play
2027-03-25 13:00 - 14:30 (Europe/London) | Best Start Family Hub Blackberry, Byron Road, Thornhill, Southampton, Hampshire, so196hf, United Kingdom
Time 4 Play – for children with additional educational needs

Chatter Matters
2027-03-25 13:00 - 14:30 | Best Start Family Hub Pickles Coppice, 65 Windermere Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire, so16 9xq, United Kingdom
Chatter Matters – for speech therapy drop-in with a speech therapist

Sensory Room Hire
2027-03-26, 2027-03-27, 2027-03-28 - 2027-03-29, 2027-03-29 | 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
2027-03-26, 2027-03-27, 2027-03-28, 2027-03-29 | 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

Bumps and Babies
2027-03-26 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
2027-03-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Marketplace – Lordshill Church, Lordshill District Centre, Southampton, Hampshire, so168hy, United Kingdom

Inbetweenies
2027-03-26 10:00 - 13:30 | Best Start Family Hub Seashell, 60 Foxcott Close, Weston, Southampton, Hampshire, So199jq, United Kingdom
Inbetweenies – for babies starting to move about up until 24 months old

Sensory4all
2027-03-26 10:00 - 14:00, 2027-03-29 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
2027-03-26 10:00 - 15:00 | Food Bank – Lordshill Church, Lordshill District Centre, Southampton, Hampshire, So168gh, United Kingdom

Basic Clothes - City Mission
2027-03-26 11:00 - 14:00 | Basics Clothes – Saint Marys Church, lodge Road, Southampton, Hampshire, so146rf, United Kingdom

Sensory4all
2027-03-27 - 2027-03-29, 2027-03-28 - 2027-03-30 | 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
2027-03-27 09:00 - 10:00, 2027-03-28 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.

Free Shop
2027-03-27 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)

Flipout
2027-03-28 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

High Scores - SEN Sessions
2027-03-28 10:00 - 11:00 | 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.​

Highscores - SEN Sessions
2027-03-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Highscores, 103 East Street, Southampton, Hampshire, so143hh, United Kingdom

Nature Watch
2027-03-28 10:30 - 12:00 | Sholing Valleys Study Centre, 109 Station Road, Southampton, Hampshire, so198fp, United Kingdom
About Naturewatch

Our monthly Naturewatch club is for accompanied children aged 4 to 11.

The aim of Naturewatch is to encourage children’s interest in nature through fun educational activities while helping to raise awareness about the natural world.

Activities include:

nature walks

plant, animal and fungi identification

crafts & games

treasure hunts

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Each session has a different theme, such as birds, seasons, habitat, hibernation, etc.
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Play & Learn
2027-03-29 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
2027-03-29 10:00 - 11:30 | Best Start Family Hub Cutbush, Cutbush Lane, Townhill, Southampton, Hampshire, So1182gf, United Kingdom

Breastfeeding Support
2027-03-29 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

Food Bank - City Mission
2027-03-29 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.
