Bromley Parent Carer Forum - BPCF

03/06/2026

☕ Summer Holiday Coffee Mornings for Parents & Carers

Bromley Mencap is hosting welcoming coffee mornings for parents and carers of children with SEND (aged 0–5) this summer.

These sessions offer a relaxed opportunity to meet others, access support and advice from experienced staff, and enjoy a safe, friendly environment.

Children can enjoy:

✨ Soft play
✨ Sensory room
✨ Outdoor play

📍 Riverside Phoenix, Bromley
🕙 10:00am – 12:00pm
📅 Tuesdays: 28 July, 4, 11 & 18 August
💷 £10 per session

Families are warmly invited to attend, connect, and make the most of these inclusive sessions 💛

📞 For more information: 07892 728643

03/06/2026

💜 Supporting little feelings in a big world 💜
Are you a parent or carer of a child under 5? Join Bromley Y’s friendly Emotional Support Drop-In sessions—a safe, welcoming space to talk about your child’s emotional wellbeing and development.

The team is here to listen, guide, and share practical strategies around:

🌼 Social & emotional wellbeing
🌼 Behaviour strategies
🌼 Attachment & bonding
🌼 Strengthening parent-child relationships

📍 Running throughout June at local Children & Family Centres
🕜 1:30pm – 3pm
⭐ No pressure, just supportive conversations
✨ Drop in and connect—we’re here for you.
📞 Contact your local centre to book a place today.

01/06/2026

Link to register:

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=5gpRxtotJ0W5n4wr4BZC55CLoC7AUIlEoN7pq9pfoBNUQURZUlM3MzEwTVBFSTBDTlpSQzlCQlhDRC4u&origin=QRCode&route=shorturl

29/05/2026

Starting your parenting journey can feel overwhelming 🌸
You’re not alone.

Join our FREE 6-week “Confident Beginnings” programme designed especially for mums. Build practical skills, boost your confidence, and connect with others in a friendly, non-judgemental space 💬

📍 Blenheim Children & Family Centre, Orpington (BR6)
📅 Wednesdays, 3rd June – 8th July
⏰ 10:30am – 12:00pm
Spaces are limited – book today!
📞 01689 831193 / 07885 971671

29/05/2026

Looking for a fun way to boost your baby’s communication skills? 💬👶

Join our Makaton Signing for Babies & Families course and learn simple signs and symbols to help your child express their needs and feelings. Through songs, games and interactive activities, you’ll build confidence together while reducing frustration and strengthening your bond ❤️

✅ No experience needed
✅ Learn around 100 Makaton signs
✅ Includes pocket book & certificate

📅 Tuesdays: 9th June – 14th July
⏰ 1pm – 2pm
📍 Castlecombe Children & Family Centre, SE9
📞 To book: 0208 857 1185
📧 [email protected]
Spaces are limited – book your place today!

29/05/2026

Looking for a fun way to support your child’s communication? 📚✨

Join Sing, Sign & Stories – a mix of storytelling, signing, sensory play and crafts, all based on favourite children’s books. Enjoy storytime, songs and bubbles while learning together 🫧

💕 Build bonds and boost communication through play
📅 Thursdays: 11 June – 16 July
⏰ 10am – 11:30am
📍 Castlecombe Children & Family Centre, SE9
📞 0208 857 1185
📧 [email protected]

29/05/2026

Enable is celebrating one year of its Learning Disability Weight Management Programme with a special event during Learning Disability Celebration Week 🎉

The event is open to adults with learning disabilities, carers, support workers, organisations and healthcare professionals across Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich. Attendees can enjoy an afternoon of activities, games, dance and refreshments, with partners including Jaydee Fitness and CANDI Charity.
📅 Friday 19 June 2026
⏰ 1.30–4pm
📍 Woolwich Common Community Centre, SE18 4DW

🎟️ Free tickets (limited): https://Enable-learning-disability-celebration-event.eventbrite.com

28/05/2026

27/05/2026

A sensory-friendly event for families and individuals. Suitable for visitors with sensory processing differences, autistic spectrum conditions or would otherwise benefit from a quieter environment to explore IWM London. There will be family activities, and all our current exhibitions will be open.

23/05/2026

Our relaxed viewings allow our disabled and neurodiverse visitors to see our brand new Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep exhibition away from the daytime crowds.