Information and support for parents and carers
We have a wealth of knowledge in many areas of childhood development and family support.
For some expert advice in common areas of need please see the table below and check out Southampton Information Directory
If you need any further support or advice, our team are always on hand to help and to signpost you to relevant organisations.
Childhood Immunisations
| Topic | Support Organisation | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Babies | The Lullaby Trust | https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/ |
| Toileting | ERIC | https://www.eric.org.uk/ |
| Communication & Language | I Can | https://ican.org.uk/ |
| Additional Needs | Southampton SENDIASS | https://www.southamptonsendiass.info/ |
| Healthy Living | NHS Start 4 Life | https://www.nhs.uk/start4life/ |
| Family Support | Sure Start | https://m.facebook.com/Surestartfamilyhubsouthampton/ |
| Internet Safety | Think U Know | https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/ |
| Safeguarding Children | NSPCC | https://www.nspcc.org.uk/ |
| Mental Health & Wellbeing | MIND | https://www.mind.org.uk/ |
| Safety | Child Accident Prevention Trust | https://www.capt.org.uk/ |
| Supporting Learning at Home | Gov UK – Hungry Little Minds | https://hungrylittleminds.campaign.gov.uk/ |
| Oral Health – Baby
Oreal Health – Children |
NHS | https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/baby/babys-development/teething/looking-after-your-babys-teeth/
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/taking-care-of-childrens-teeth/ |
Safeguarding – worried about a child?
If you are worried that a child may be at risk of neglect or abuse please contact our Designated Safeguarding Lead or Deputy Safeguarding Leads:
Claire Stemp – Pre-school Manager
Corinne Finlay – Company Director
Rachael Clouder – Deputy Manager
Sylwia Szmit – Room Leader
Or you can contact Southampton Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
Public Line: 023 8083 3336
If a child is in immediate danger please call 999
Parent/Carer Resources
We regularly share new and helpful resources with our parents/carers via newsletters, print outs and Tapestry.
Check out some of our current favourites below:
Top Stories for Under 2yrs
Favourite Stories for Pre-schoolers
Top 10 Toys
The Road to School
Transition to School Tips
Starting School Checklist