Inspiring, informing and involving families of people with learning disabilities

Early Years: The Nest SEND Play Group

18, Mar, 2026

The Nest Pheonix Rising

The NEST is a weekly group to help your child reach their potential, using evidenced-based play and a safe space with other families who truly get it. We consider ourselves expert parents through our lived experiences.​

Why this group? 

💜 Play with children at a similar developmental stage to you and meet parents on the way

💜 Weekly Topics discussed each week and aim to cover the common practical and emotional hurdles families with SEND come up against.
 
The discussion is informal from 11pm and 12pm and it is optional to stay for this - we will have experts present where needed, for example a psychologists or speech and language therapist, to answer questions.  
We understand some conversations can be triggering and you may choose not to take part in the discussion - that's more than OK!

💜 No need to commit just join us when the week is right - we just ask you let us know to expect you to manage our spaces.
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What to expect: 
🎵 Singing & Makaton 
🧸 Play & connection 
📘 Optional weekly info at the end of each session (e.g. applying for DLA, Carer’s Allowance – we can help!) 
💬 Meet parents and children

Run by: Oxfordshire Family Support Network In partnership with Cafélias and funded by Global’s Make Some Noise

Venue: Baptist House, Broadway, Didcot, OX11 8XD 

Parking: There is paid parking available at the Orchard Centre, in Didcot a short walk from Baptist House. We also have a small number of designated disabled bays and parking at Baptist house, which we can arrange for you in advance.

Accessibility:  We are on the ground floor which can be accessed by a ramp at the front entrance on Broadway. The ramp is situated to the left of the central steps to the main reception. There is also access via the parking at the back of the building and this is fully level access. Disabled toilets and baby change available.

List of Dates 2026

Fridays 

10:00am - 12:00pm​​

20th March​

27th March

EASTER HOLIDAYS (No Group)

Summer Term

17th April

24th April

1st May

8th May

15th May

22nd May

29th HALF TERM (No Group)

​5th June

12th June

19th June

26th June

3rd July

10th July

17th July

Summer Holiday Break​​

Back in September!

Fill in our registration form to join  or email imogen.liddell@oxfsn.org.uk for more info.