Southampton Parent Carer Forum

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

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

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 […]

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

Inflatable session for children (MUST be supervised by a parent or guardian at ALL times). Children aged up to 12.

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.

Join West End Parish Council and West End Youth Club to celebrate the start of the summer holidays Join West End Parish Council and West End Youth Club for a fun-filled under-the-sea-themed craft workshop at West End Parish Centre. Tickets are £5 per child on the door and include a selection of crafts. Plus refreshments […]

Find out all about fossils and explore the museum’s handling collection before plastercasting your very own fantastic fossil. We will create clay moulds before ‘excavating’ our fossils. This workshop is lots of fun, with a wow factor when the finished plastercast is revealed. Can’t make the date? This workshop is so great we’re running it […]

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! Become a knight in this history and craft family workshop! Create your own heraldic emblem, […]

Find out all about fossils and explore the museum’s handling collection before plastercasting your very own fantastic fossil. We will create clay moulds before ‘excavating’ our fossils. This workshop is lots of fun, with a wow factor when the finished plastercast is revealed. Can’t make the date? This workshop is so great we’re running it […]

For children with additional needs

Support, Play and Learn Together - all children welcome

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! Become a knight in this history and craft family workshop! Create your own heraldic emblem, […]

Find out all about fossils and explore the museum’s handling collection before plastercasting your very own fantastic fossil. We will create clay moulds before ‘excavating’ our fossils. This workshop is lots of fun, with a wow factor when the finished plastercast is revealed. Can’t make the date? This workshop is so great we’re running it […]

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

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

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.

Inflatable session for children (MUST be supervised by a parent or guardian at ALL times). Children aged up to 12.

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 […]

Transform yourself into a Tudor and make your own Tudor Portrait necklace to take home. We will learn about local Tudors and create our own tudor portraits using shrinkable paper. If you are an adult wanting to join in, please just purchase a participating adult ticket below. If you are just there to support your […]

Join us, this summer, for a fun kids activity! Go on a mini-beast hunt around River Hamble Country Park and find out who is living in our bug hotel. Then, return to The Barn, to decorate your own bug hotel to take home. All materials and equipment provided. All children must be accompanied by an […]

Transform yourself into a Tudor and make your own Tudor Portrait necklace to take home. We will learn about local Tudors and create our own tudor portraits using shrinkable paper. If you are an adult wanting to join in, please just purchase a participating adult ticket below. If you are just there to support your […]

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

Transform yourself into a Tudor and make your own Tudor Portrait necklace to take home. We will learn about local Tudors and create our own tudor portraits using shrinkable paper. If you are an adult wanting to join in, please just purchase a participating adult ticket below. If you are just there to support your […]

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 […]

To help everyone enjoy a safe and positive experience, we kindly ask all carers and children to follow these simple but most important rules: Carer or Guardian must supervise their children at all times. Socks MUST be worn at all times by both adults/carers and children. Long sleeves and trousers must be worn on all slides. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Enjoy early bird access to wander around our award-winning farm and adventure park at your own pace. There’s so much to see and do … don’t forget to pre-book to avoid disappointment! Learning through discovery, fun and adventure Enjoy early bird access from 9 am (an hour before opening time) Wander around the farm at […]

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

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

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

“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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Support, Play and Learn Together - all children welcome

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 […]

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 […]

Take inspiration from nature and create your own cyanotype in the beautiful setting of the Tudor House Garden. We will plan and then print our own cyanotypes, having fun ‘developing’ the prints in water. This session will take around 45 minutes – leaving you plenty of time to explore the garden! Can’t make the date? This […]

Join us to enjoy stories and make lovely art with artist and early years practitioner Celia Ford. Older siblings and extra adults: We know that families come in all shapes and sizes and older siblings are welcome to come along. If they would like to join in, just book them a participant ticket. If they […]

Felting is fun and fantastic! Be inspired by the new collection, tour the gallery and then learn the technique of felting. It will then be over to you to make your own felt pieces and pictures! Please bring a packed lunch and a drink. Please note you will be emailed a registration form which it […]

Take inspiration from nature and create your own cyanotype in the beautiful setting of the Tudor House Garden. We will plan and then print our own cyanotypes, having fun ‘developing’ the prints in water. This session will take around 45 minutes – leaving you plenty of time to explore the garden! Can’t make the date? This […]

Time 4 Play - for children with additional educational needs

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

Take inspiration from nature and create your own cyanotype in the beautiful setting of the Tudor House Garden. We will plan and then print our own cyanotypes, having fun ‘developing’ the prints in water. This session will take around 45 minutes – leaving you plenty of time to explore the garden! Can’t make the date? This […]

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 […]

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

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

“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 […]

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.

Do you love Comics and Cartoons? Get creative with a day designing your very own characters and bringing them to life! Led by artist and illustrator, Ali Eales. Please bring a packed lunch and a drink. Please note you will be emailed a registration form which it would be brilliant if you could complete ahead […]

Find out all about fossils and explore the museum’s handling collection before plastercasting your very own fantastic fossil. We will create clay moulds before ‘excavating’ our fossils. This workshop is lots of fun, with a wow factor when the finished plastercast is revealed. Can’t make the date? This workshop is so great we’re running it […]

Find out all about fossils and explore the museum’s handling collection before plastercasting your very own fantastic fossil. We will create clay moulds before ‘excavating’ our fossils. This workshop is lots of fun, with a wow factor when the finished plastercast is revealed. Can’t make the date? This workshop is so great we’re running it […]

Find out all about fossils and explore the museum’s handling collection before plastercasting your very own fantastic fossil. We will create clay moulds before ‘excavating’ our fossils. This workshop is lots of fun, with a wow factor when the finished plastercast is revealed. Can’t make the date? This workshop is so great we’re running it […]

Find out all about fossils and explore the museum’s handling collection before plastercasting your very own fantastic fossil. We will create clay moulds before ‘excavating’ our fossils. This workshop is lots of fun, with a wow factor when the finished plastercast is revealed. Can’t make the date? This workshop is so great we’re running it […]

Find out all about fossils and explore the museum’s handling collection before plastercasting your very own fantastic fossil. We will create clay moulds before ‘excavating’ our fossils. This workshop is lots of fun, with a wow factor when the finished plastercast is revealed. Can’t make the date? This workshop is so great we’re running it […]

Find out all about fossils and explore the museum’s handling collection before plastercasting your very own fantastic fossil. We will create clay moulds before ‘excavating’ our fossils. This workshop is lots of fun, with a wow factor when the finished plastercast is revealed. Can’t make the date? This workshop is so great we’re running it […]

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 […]

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.

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.

Come on down to Southampton City Farm for the popular summer open day Saturday 1st August 202610am-4pmSouthampton City Farm, Green Lane, Millbrook, Southampton SO16 9FQ. On the day we will have; ☆ Animal interactions☆ Farm Shop☆ Workshops☆ Adventure trail☆ Stalls☆ Farm cafe☆ Live music☆ Feed the animals☆ Glitter Tattoos Entrance fees for the open days […]

“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 […]

Avoiding food going to waste. Everyone welcome, as long as you: Bring one Re-usable bag only ( one per family please)  

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.

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

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 […]