Southampton Parent Carer Forum

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 […]

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.

Themed Activities and Planned Sessions. No need to book, just turn up.

Breastfeeding Support - for pregnant families, parents and carers of young babies

Bumps and Babies - for young babies who cannot crawl or roll about

Support, Play and Learn Together - all children welcome

For children with additional needs

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Inbetweenies - for babies starting to move about up until 24 months old

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.

Romsey Opportunity Group is a well-established, Hampshire based charity. We are a voluntary based group, providing childcare for children with additional needs and disabilities and we are registered and inspected by Ofsted. We provide a safe and secure space where children with additional needs and disabilities are able to have fun, build relationships, learn and […]

Breastfeeding Support - for pregnant families, parents and carers of young babies

SCM Marketplace is a community food membership scheme for local people who want to benefit from access to affordable, fresh, healthy food in an inclusive, supportive environment. SCM Marketplaces have been designed to complement our existing emergency food and clothes project SCM Basics Bank (where those in emergency need can be referred for free clothes and food parcels for […]

Support, Play and Learn Together - all children welcome

Time 4 Play - for children with additional educational needs

We are here to help you with every aspect of your life that may be having an impact on your education or employment. Work Club is a space for you to get help wherever you’re at, from finding college courses and exploring career ideas, to applying for places and vacancies all the way through to […]

Our drop-in at our Avenue Hub in Southampton is a safe space designed specially for young people aged 11-17 to get information, advice and support from trained youth workers on a wide range of issues affecting their lives. Open two days a week after school hours, you can come down and talk to a youth […]

Come along, relax and play some of your favourite board and video games! Who is this group for? Anyone under 26 in Southampton When and where is the group? Tuesday 3:30 – 5:00pm Board in the City, Onslow Road

We invite young people and their families to join us for a preparation to adulthood workshop/transition to adulthood. We will look at support available at each stage and gather feedback on it. We would welcome all ideas about improving the support for young people who are or about to transition to adult service. The workshop […]

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 […]

This nine week long group covers understanding and identifying emotions, the responses to stress and physical effects of emotions, negative thinking, triggers, self-esteem, and self-compassion. This is a safe place to meet people with similar feelings and experiences. The programme is flexible to ensure that we can meet the support needs of those attending and […]

Chatter Matters - for speech therapy drop-in with a speech therapist

Bumps and Babies - for young babies who cannot crawl or roll about

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.

SCM Marketplace is a community food membership scheme for local people who want to benefit from access to affordable, fresh, healthy food in an inclusive, supportive environment. SCM Marketplaces have been designed to complement our existing emergency food and clothes project SCM Basics Bank (where those in emergency need can be referred for free clothes and food parcels for […]

“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 […]

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

Join us for weekly story time in our childrens section. Suitable for Children 2-5  

Bumps and Babies - for young babies who cannot crawl or roll about

Our drop-in at our Avenue Hub in Southampton is a safe space designed specially for young people aged 11-17 to get information, advice and support from trained youth workers on a wide range of issues affecting their lives. Open two days a week after school hours, you can come down and talk to a youth […]

This group aims to give you a greater sense of your feelings and emotions through a judgement free, relaxed and safe environment. In a typical group session, you will have the time to create whatever you want on a theme or topic, with a chance to share with the group if you are ready. Who […]

Our weekly SEN support group, Time 4U is for young people aged 8-18 with special educational needs, whose parents/carers have a MaxCard+, registered though the Buzz Network. Sessions are fun and full of activities to take part in, like cooking, playing games, watching films and arts and crafts. We also ask the group what they’d like […]

  Our weekly SEN support group, Time 4U is for young people aged 8-18 with special educational needs, whose parents/carers have a MaxCard+, registered though the Buzz Network. Sessions are fun and full of activities to take part in, like cooking, playing games, watching films and arts and crafts. We also ask the group what they’d […]

Support, Play and Learn Together - all children welcome

Romsey Opportunity Group is a well-established, Hampshire based charity. We are a voluntary based group, providing childcare for children with additional needs and disabilities and we are registered and inspected by Ofsted. We provide a safe and secure space where children with additional needs and disabilities are able to have fun, build relationships, learn and […]

These fun and friendly movement and music sessions for under-fives will see your little ones dancing and singing along to all their favourite nursery rhymes, popular songs and cultural music. Designed to get your children clapping, tapping, swaying and twirling, these exciting and energetic sessions are structured to support physical, social and creative learning and […]

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.

Bumps and Babies - for young babies who cannot crawl or roll about

SCM Marketplace is a community food membership scheme for local people who want to benefit from access to affordable, fresh, healthy food in an inclusive, supportive environment. SCM Marketplaces have been designed to complement our existing emergency food and clothes project SCM Basics Bank (where those in emergency need can be referred for free clothes and food parcels for […]

‘Hands On History’ sessions are just that – chances to discover amazing history in a fun, interactive way! You’ll discover stories, investigate artefacts and find out amazing facts. You pay for the young people and join them for the ride! Be transported back into the distant past in this activity-packed session exploring prehistory. Handle objects […]

Chatter Matters - for speech therapy drop-in with a speech therapist

Time 4 Play - for children with additional educational needs

‘Hands On History’ sessions are just that – chances to discover amazing history in a fun, interactive way! You’ll discover stories, investigate artefacts and find out amazing facts. You pay for the young people and join them for the ride! Be transported back into the distant past in this activity-packed session exploring prehistory. Handle objects […]

Our drop-in at our Avenue Hub in Southampton is a safe space designed specially for young people aged 11-17 to get information, advice and support from trained youth workers on a wide range of issues affecting their lives. Open two days a week after school hours, you can come down and talk to a youth […]

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 […]

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 […]

This nine week long group covers understanding and identifying emotions, the responses to stress and physical effects of emotions, negative thinking, triggers, self-esteem, and self-compassion. This is a safe place to meet people with similar feelings and experiences. The programme is flexible to ensure that we can meet the support needs of those attending and […]

“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 […]

Inbetweenies - for babies starting to move about up until 24 months old

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.

Bumps and Babies - for young babies who cannot crawl or roll about

Gear up for Play Day on 24 July! The sun is out and the temperature is rising fast. Summer is here in Southampton which means Play Day is returning to Hoglands Park. On 24 July from 11am to 3pm, the council’s Junior Neighbourhood Wardens will once again host a day of fun activities for all ages. Everything from […]

Kick off the summer with the first of our hands-on messy Art for All workshops. Take inspiration from the natural world and print a scaly tailed pangolin! We will design and print with a polytile printing block onto gorgeous collaged forest backgrounds. Did you know adults are welcome to take part too? Just purchase a […]

Free Community Play Day at Hoglands Park!Families are invited to enjoy a fantastic afternoon of free fun at Hoglands Park on Friday 24th July, 11:00am–3:00pm. There will be something for everyone, including sports activities, arts and crafts, face painting, bouncy castles and much more. Food will also be available throughout the event.This is a great […]

Kick off the summer with the first of our hands-on messy Art for All workshops. Take inspiration from the natural world and print a scaly tailed pangolin! We will design and print with a polytile printing block onto gorgeous collaged forest backgrounds. Did you know adults are welcome to take part too? Just purchase a […]

This group aims to give you a greater sense of your feelings and emotions through a judgement free, relaxed and safe environment. In a typical group session, you will have the time to create whatever you want on a theme or topic, with a chance to share with the group if you are ready. Who […]