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

Routine 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

NHS Better Health

https://www.nhs.uk/start4life/

https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/ 
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

Oral 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/
Safety – Car Seats

NHS

ROSPA

GO COMPARE

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/baby/first-aid-and-safety/safety/choosing-a-baby-car-seat/

https://www.childcarseats.org.uk/

https://www.gocompare.com/car-insurance/car-seats-and-child-safety-in-the-car/


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

(Out of hours: 023 8023 3344)


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