Support, information and a strong voice for parent carers in Southampton

We are the recognised Parent Carer Forum for Southampton.
We support families of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) by offering practical help, reducing isolation and working with services to improve support across the city.
You are not alone.
I need support - Talk to us for 1:1 signposting, advice and help finding the right services.
Events & Workshops - Information sessions, practical workshops and family activities.
I'm a professional - Sign up for more information
Money & Practical - Help Support with food bank referrals, energy grants and signposting to financial advice.
Have Your Say - Share your experiences and help shape local education, health and social care services.
Stay Connected - Sign up to our newsletter for updates, events and local SEND news.

What we do?

Southampton Parent Carer Forum is parent-led and driven by lived experience.

We:

  • Provide 1:1 support and signposting

  • Run SEND get-togethers and workshops

  • Reduce isolation for parent carers

  • Gather parent voice through surveys and conversations

  • Work in partnership with education, health and social care

  • Influence positive change across Southampton

Education

Health

Social Care

Working With Professionals

We work alongside schools, health services, social care and local organisations to ensure services are shaped by lived experience.

If you would like to:

  • Engage parent carer voice

  • Co-produce service changes

  • Deliver workshops in partnership

  • Share information with families

 

Events

You Said, We heard and We did

We listen to families and feed your experiences directly into decision-making spaces.

Your voice influences:

  • Local policy development

  • Service improvements

  • Communication with families

  • Workshop topics and support priorities