Southampton Parent Carer Forum

Join us for days of investigation and discovery for children who love learning through fun activities and being creative. Led by our experienced team of educators, children will explore the past, experience the museum and gallery and make really cool things! These workshops are based at SeaCity but we will, on occasion, also visit the […]

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 […]

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

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

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.

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

What’s better than a capybara? A clay capybara that you made yourself! Join us here at the Gallery to design and build your own clay sculpture. And why not pop up to the Gallery to explore the sculptures on display while you’re here? Please note, we will work with terracotta earthenware clay and allow it […]

What’s better than a capybara? A clay capybara that you made yourself! Join us here at the Gallery to design and build your own clay sculpture. And why not pop up to the Gallery to explore the sculptures on display while you’re here? Please note, we will work with terracotta earthenware clay and allow it […]

For children with additional needs

Support, Play and Learn Together - all children welcome

What’s better than a capybara? A clay capybara that you made yourself! Join us here at the Gallery to design and build your own clay sculpture. And why not pop up to the Gallery to explore the sculptures on display while you’re here? Please note, we will work with terracotta earthenware clay and allow 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 […]

Join us for days of investigation and discovery for children who love learning through fun activities and being creative. Led by our experienced team of educators, children will explore the past, experience the museum and gallery and make really cool things! These workshops are based at SeaCity but we will, on occasion, also visit the […]

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

Step into a story this summer and bring books to life! Join us for three exciting Summer Story Walks at St James Park, where children, parents and carers can explore the park, discover story characters along the way, and enjoy themed activities inspired by popular children's books. These fun, active outdoor sessions also support the […]

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 […]

Discover the weird world of surrealism with collage, drawing and coloured media. Prepare yourself for some very funny and slightly scary creations. We can’t wait! Why not visit the surrealism display in the gallery for inspiration before your workshop? Did you know adults are welcome to take part too? Just purchase a ‘participant’ ticket below. […]

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 […]

Discover the weird world of surrealism with collage, drawing and coloured media. Prepare yourself for some very funny and slightly scary creations. We can’t wait! Why not visit the surrealism display in the gallery for inspiration before your workshop? Did you know adults are welcome to take part too? Just purchase a ‘participant’ ticket below. […]

Support, Play and Learn Together - all children welcome

We are running a Summer School Readiness session to support children with getting ready to start school. Join us on Tuesday 4 August, 9.30 - 10.30am at Best Start Family Hub Clovelly and also on Tuesday 11 August from 1 - 3pm at Best Start Family Hub Pickles Coppice. If your child needs support in […]

Time 4 Play - for children with additional educational needs

Wet and Wacky session at Bitterne Leisure. To register for this activity, please sign up using the below link as places are limited. Events – Southampton Parent Carer Forum

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 […]

Discover the weird world of surrealism with collage, drawing and coloured media. Prepare yourself for some very funny and slightly scary creations. We can’t wait! Why not visit the surrealism display in the gallery for inspiration before your workshop? Did you know adults are welcome to take part too? Just purchase a ‘participant’ ticket below. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Join us for days of investigation and discovery for children who love learning through fun activities and being creative. Led by our experienced team of educators, children will explore the past, experience the museum and gallery and make really cool things! These workshops are based at SeaCity but we will, on occasion, also visit the […]

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

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

1 hr session at ninja warrior. To register for this activity, please sign up using the below link as places are limited. Events – Southampton Parent Carer Forum

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 […]

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

Discover the satisfying magic of monoprinting and create an artwork inspired by your favourite animal… There are plenty of animals on display in the Gallery too. Why not head on up and visit them before your workshop to check them out! Did you know adults are welcome to take part too? Just purchase a ‘participant’ […]

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

Discover the satisfying magic of monoprinting and create an artwork inspired by your favourite animal… There are plenty of animals on display in the Gallery too. Why not head on up and visit them before your workshop to check them out! Did you know adults are welcome to take part too? Just purchase a ‘participant’ […]

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

Discover the satisfying magic of monoprinting and create an artwork inspired by your favourite animal… There are plenty of animals on display in the Gallery too. Why not head on up and visit them before your workshop to check them out! Did you know adults are welcome to take part too? Just purchase a ‘participant’ […]

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 […]

Join our free online Understanding Behaviour summer programme to learn tools to assist your family as they grow. When it comes to developing an understanding of why our children behave the way they do, it can be confusing. These two workshops aim to empower parents to understand behaviours and how they can respond in a more […]

Support, Play and Learn Together - all children welcome

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 […]

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.

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 […]

To would like young people and their families to join us for a preparation to adulthood workshop. We will look at the support available at each stage and gather feedback on it. We welcome all ideas about improving support for young people who are in or about to transition to adult services.  This Workshop is […]

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

Join us for a day of creativity, crafting an artist book around the theme of your choice. We will explore collage and different materials, designing and laying out pages. A relaxing way to spend the day, with more resources and materials available than you can imagine! Please bring a packed lunch and a drink. Please […]

Step back to the Southampton of 1912 by joining SeaCity Museum’s Learning Officer Andy Skinner in walking the sites and places of the Titanic story, including South Western House and Canute Chambers, and discover the stories of the men and women who lived here. This tour is designed to be suitable for all ages and […]

Time 4 Play - for children with additional educational needs

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

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 […]