Playwise Learning CIC

Fabulous Quiz Night hosted by for PlayWise Learning CIC at . Raise over £100 and have finally achieve our PlayWise free training for SEND parents 🙏🏻

☀️ Heatwave Update ☀️

Due to the current heatwave, all PlayWise groups are cancelled from today until Thursday.

The Hub will remain open as usual and is fully air-conditioned, providing a cool and comfortable space throughout the day.

Please take care in the heat, stay hydrated, and keep cool.

💙 Stay safe and we'll look forward to seeing you soon! 💙

🚨 FINAL WEEKS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE 🚨
For over 50 years, has been changing the lives of babies and young children with SEND and developmental differences through specialist early intervention and family-centred support.
But right now, too many families are waiting. Too many children are missing the critical early years when support can have the greatest impact.
On 1st July, the National Portage Association - NPA will be taking this message directly to Parliament, speaking with hundreds of MPs, ministers and decision-makers. We need to make sure they hear the voices of the families, carers and professionals who know just how important Portage is.

📢 We need your signature.
The Government petition closes on 12th July and signing takes less than 2 minutes.
✅ Sign the petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/752530
✅ Confirm your email
✅ Help us show the strength of support for Portage, early intervention and specialist SEND services

The evidence is clear:
• 100% of Portage services have waiting lists
• Only 32% of Local Authorities currently invest in Portage
• Early intervention changes outcomes for children and families and saves public money in the long term
Children do not wait for systems. Development happens now.
Please sign, share and help us make some noise before it's too late. Every signature strengthens our message in Parliament and helps us fight for a future where every child can access the support they need, when they need it most.

Petition: Government to fund access to portage services by all Local Authorities We call on the Government to fund all Local Authorities to provide portage services in every area, as we believe this will ensure a young child with developmental delay and disability can have more successful outcomes.

FINAL WEEKS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
For over 50 years, has been changing the lives of babies and young children with SEND and developmental differences through specialist early intervention and family-centred support.
But right now, too many families are waiting. Too many children are missing the critical early years when support can have the greatest impact.
On 1st July, the National Portage Association (NPA) will be taking this message directly to Parliament, speaking with hundreds of MPs, ministers and decision-makers. We need to make sure they hear the voices of the families, carers and professionals who know just how important Portage is.

📢 We need your signature.
The Government petition closes on 12th July and signing takes less than 2 minutes.
✅ Sign the petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/752530
✅ Confirm your email
✅ Help us show the strength of support for Portage, early intervention and specialist SEND services

The evidence is clear:
• 100% of Portage services have waiting lists
• Only 32% of Local Authorities currently invest in Portage
• Early intervention changes outcomes for children and families and saves public money in the long term
Children do not wait for systems. Development happens now.
Please sign, share and help us make some noise before it’s too late. Every signature strengthens our message in Parliament and helps us fight for a future where every child can access the support they need, when they need it most.
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Do you work with children with special educational needs and are seeking to further increase your knowledge?

Gain practical, accredited training that will help you make a real difference in the lives of the children and families you support.

The Portage Workshop provides proven strategies, practical tools, and a deeper understanding of child development, enabling you to confidently support children with additional needs in your everyday practice.

Whether you're a teacher, teaching assistant, early years practitioner, childminder, healthcare professional, or support worker, this training will equip you with skills you can apply immediately.

✅ Accredited training
✅ Practical strategies for everyday use
✅ Increased confidence in supporting children with additional needs
✅ Tools to strengthen partnerships with parents and carers

Invest in your professional development and enhance outcomes for the children you work with. Sign up today via the following link or use the QR code below.

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🎉 AMAZING NEWS! 🎉
We've been awarded an incredible £3,000 match-funding pledge from Community Action Suttonto support our campaign providing FREE SEND parent training. 💙
But there's a catch...
To unlock this funding, we must reach our crowdfunding target of £6,000. We're so close, but we still need to raise £1,425.
Every donation, no matter how small, helps us provide life-changing training and support for parents of children with SEND, including:
✨ Autism Awareness�✨ Sleep Support�✨ Toilet Training�✨ Managing Challenging Behaviour�✨ Communication & Visual Supports�✨ SignALong�✨ And much more
Parents of children with SEND face enough barriers already. Access to practical, specialist support shouldn't be one of them.
🙏 Please consider donating today and help us unlock the full £3,000 match funding.
📢 Can't donate? Please share this post and help us reach more people.
Together, we can empower families, build confidence, and create brighter futures for children with SEND.
Donate here:�https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/qr/VyYXM1Mn?utm_campaign=sharemodal&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=shortlink

Specialist Training for SEND Parents Parents of neurodivergent children deserve more support, information and guidance & should be able to access bespoke & free SEND workshops

A very special moment for Lina during our Nemos group 💙

Lina has SMA Type 1 (Spinal Muscular Atrophy), and this week she achieved something incredible - holding her head up unaided in the water for the very first time.

Moments like these highlight the determination and resilience of children like Lina, and how water can be a powerful tool in helping children thrive.

We are so happy we could share in this incredible milestone and are so proud of Lina 🌟

Also a big thank you to Lina's parents for letting us share this moment with everyone.

What a lovely time we had at Playdate this week! 😊

There was lots of great relationship-building, plenty of fun, and wonderful opportunities to spend time with people who are special to us.

Come and join us at Playdate!

🕤 Every Friday during term time
⏰ 9:30am – 11:30am
📍 Carshalton Family Hub (formerly Tweeddale Children's Centre)

We'd love to welcome you and your little ones for a morning of play, friendship, and community. 💛

🎉 Quiz Night Fundraiser for PlayWise 🎉

Come and join us for a fun quiz night and help raise money for PlayWise!

📍 Where: Tiempo Lounge, Sutton
📅 When: Thursday 25th June 2026
🕖 Doors Open: 7:00pm
❓ Quiz Starts: 7:30pm

💷 Entry Fee: £2.50 per person
👥 Maximum Team Size: 6 people

🏆 Prize: Cash Prize for the winning team

No need to book. Bring your friends, test your knowledge, and support a great cause. We look forward to seeing you there!