Southampton Parent Carer Forum

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

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

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.

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.

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 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 […]

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 […]

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.

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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

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

Join us at our Eastleigh Seaside Craft Zone, where children can enjoy a different seaside-themed craft session throughout the summer holidays. Wells Place (outside The Swan Centre) 10:00am – 1:00pm FREE – Brought to you by Eastleigh BID Craft Dates: 25th July – Shells & Sunshine 29th July – Crabs & Crowns 1st August – Jellyfish & Jewels 5th August – Under the […]

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 […]

EarlyBird +​ Early Bird + is a 10-week course for parents/carers of autistic children or whose children are awaiting an assessment for autism who are aged between 4-9 years. Each session lasts 2.5 hours and is delivered in groups by friendly and experienced course practitioners in various locations across Southampton. ​ The programme aims to […]

Are you a parent or carer who wants to make a real difference in your community? We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to train as Parent Group Leaders and help deliver parenting courses across Southampton. As a volunteer, you will: Receive free, high-quality training and support from the Best Start Family Hub team Learn to […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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

Time 4 Play - for children with additional educational needs

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 […]

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.

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

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

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 […]

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.

Join us at our Eastleigh Seaside Craft Zone, where children can enjoy a different seaside-themed craft session throughout the summer holidays. Wells Place (outside The Swan Centre) 10:00am – 1:00pm FREE – Brought to you by Eastleigh BID Craft Dates: 25th July – Shells & Sunshine 29th July – Crabs & Crowns 1st August – Jellyfish & Jewels 5th August – Under 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 […]