What We Do

Advocating Change

Its never easy being a special needs parent/carer. All we seem to do is fight for one thing or another for our children. It can be a daily struggle for alot of us. We all need to support each other, listen & help each other. Our children are similar in many ways but they also have very individual needs to each other too! What works for one won't for others ect. Us as parents just get on with day to day life because we have to...we didn't choose this life & we certainly didn't choose for our children to have the difficulties & obstacles they face on a daily basis either! No-one knows what we deal with as individuals apart from ourselves! Walk a mile in another's shoes! A smile can hide a broken soul. 😔 We do not judge! We do not take no for an answer , We do not quit!! We will STAND UP! Together! We know our kids the best. We see their true colours. We are their voice!

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Stand Up - Support group for families with children who have SEND (special educational needs & disabilities)

All the activities and groups we offer are exclusively for families with special needs children and their siblings. We aim to offer a safe non-judgemental environment for our families and the opportunity for our sen kids to experience activities they may not normally have the chance to participate in! We ask for a small cost for each activity due to the fact that Stand Up is a non-profit community group run by volunteer parents of special needs children themselves. We are unfortunately unable to offer refunds once booked, as Stand Up has to pay up front for events and activities. Thankyou 👍

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Upcoming Events

Kids Christmas party!
Sun, 10 Dec
Fratton Community Centre
10 Dec 2023, 13:00 – 15:00
Fratton Community Centre, Fratton Community Centre, Trafalgar Pl, Fratton, Portsmouth PO1 5JJ, UK
10 Dec 2023, 13:00 – 15:00
Fratton Community Centre, Fratton Community Centre, Trafalgar Pl, Fratton, Portsmouth PO1 5JJ, UK
Sunday 10th December 1pm-3pm at fratton community centre PO15JJ. £5 per child
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Stand Up at Playzone
Thu, 21 Dec
PlayZone
21 Dec 2023, 18:30 – 20:00
PlayZone, Unit A4 Oak Park Estate, Northarbour Rd, Cosham, Portsmouth PO6 3TJ, UK
21 Dec 2023, 18:30 – 20:00
PlayZone, Unit A4 Oak Park Estate, Northarbour Rd, Cosham, Portsmouth PO6 3TJ, UK
Thursday 21st December - 6.30PM-8PM £8 per child which Includes a hot meal, squash and icecream.
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Multiple Dates
Saturday SEN Club
Fri, 22 Dec
Fratton Community Centre
22 Dec 2023, 11:00 – 13:00
Fratton Community Centre, Fratton Community Centre, Trafalgar Pl, Fratton, Portsmouth PO1 5JJ, UK
22 Dec 2023, 11:00 – 13:00
Fratton Community Centre, Fratton Community Centre, Trafalgar Pl, Fratton, Portsmouth PO1 5JJ, UK
Stay n play for families with special needs and their siblings. Lots of fun games, toys and activities for the kids, in a safe, non-judgemental environment. Have a cuppa and a chat with other parent/carers, listen and support each other. £3 per child
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Stand Up at Staunton farm! Enlightenment trail
Sat, 23 Dec
Staunton Farm
23 Dec 2023, 16:30
Staunton Farm, Middle Park Way, Havant PO9 5HB, UK
23 Dec 2023, 16:30
Staunton Farm, Middle Park Way, Havant PO9 5HB, UK
Saturday 23rd December - from 4.30pm Enlightened moments Christmas light trail at Staunton Farm, leigh Park, Havant. £8 for one child plus a free carer. Proof of carer must be shown at event. Limited spaces available.
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Christmas film time with Stand Up!
Wed, 27 Dec
Southsea Cinema
27 Dec 2023, 11:00 – 14:00
Southsea Cinema, 1-3 Palmerston Rd, Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea PO5 3QQ, UK
27 Dec 2023, 11:00 – 14:00
Southsea Cinema, 1-3 Palmerston Rd, Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea PO5 3QQ, UK
Kids Christmas movie , snacks, drinks and arts n craft. Wednesday 27th December - 11am-2pm at southsea cinema in Palmerston Rd, Southsea. £4 PER PERSON.
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Stand Up and Bounce!
Thu, 28 Dec
Fratton Community Centre
28 Dec 2023, 12:00 – 14:00
Fratton Community Centre, Fratton Community Centre, Trafalgar Pl, Fratton, Portsmouth PO1 5JJ, UK
28 Dec 2023, 12:00 – 14:00
Fratton Community Centre, Fratton Community Centre, Trafalgar Pl, Fratton, Portsmouth PO1 5JJ, UK
Thursday 28th December - Burn off some energy on a choice of bouncy castles. 12pm-2pm at fratton community centre, £4 per child, includes snacks and drinks.
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