HPCN Events
Keep up to date with all things HPCN. See our calendar of events below that include Get Togethers and Futures in Mind sessions, training, special events and more!
Check our recordings of previous sessions on our YouTube channel.
Events Calendar
Events in March 2026
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Fleet Get Together Fleet Get Together
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5th March 2026📍 Location: Fleet Town Football Club, Crookham Road, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 5FA
Join us for an informal session. Feel free to pop in, connect with other local families, share experiences, offer support and have your say on local services. No booking required.
You are welcome to attend any of our events across Hampshire. Find all our sessions here: https://linktr.ee/hpcn.org.uk
📧 For more information, email: participation@hpcn.org.uk
We hope to see lots of you soon!
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Bridging the Gap: Supporting young people’s next steps in education and training with Smart Bright Training Bridging the Gap: Supporting young people’s next steps in education and training with Smart Bright Training
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10th March 2026This free online workshop is designed for parents, carers and young people who are exploring options for education and training, including those with or without an EHCP.
If you have any questions please email:BTG@hpcn.org.uk
**To join this event please book your space here: https://buytickets.at/hpcn/
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Basingstoke Get Together Basingstoke Get Together
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11th March 2026📍 Location: The Viables Craft Centre, 19 The Harrow Way, Basingstoke, RG22 4BJ
Join us for an informal morning to connect with other local families, share experiences, offer mutual support and have your say on local services. No need to book
You are welcome to attend any of our events across Hampshire. Find all our sessions here: https://linktr.ee/hpcn.org.uk
📧 For more information, email: participation@hpcn.org.uk
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Bridging the Gap: Understanding Mental Capacity What Parents & Carers Need to Know With Winckworth Sherwood LLP Bridging the Gap: Understanding Mental Capacity What Parents & Carers Need to Know With Winckworth Sherwood LLP
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12th March 2026Join us for an insightful and relatable session with Winckworth
This webinar is designed for parents and carers of young people with SEND who wish to learn more about mental capacity. It will explore the guiding principles and key issues surrounding mental capacity, the Court of Protection, one off decision making, deputyships versus LPAs and capacity in the context of the SEND Tribunal.
It will be hosted by Kevin McManamon, a Partner at Winckworth Sherwood LLP. Kevin has nearly 20 years’ experience representing children and young people with SEND. He is ranked in both the Legal 500 and Chambers UK. In 2024 the Law Society awarded him a “Legal Hero” award for his work representing children and young people with disabilities
If you have any questions please email:BTG@hpcn.org.uk
**To join this event please book your space here: https://buytickets.at/hpcn/
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Winchester Get Together - Winchester Get Together -
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18th March 2026Join our Get Together 10am-12pm for an informal session- share experiences with other local families, support each other and have your say on local services:
Venue: Badger Farm Community Centre, Badger Farm Road, Winchester, SO22 4QBYou are welcome to join any of our events/sessions across Hampshire please use this link for all of our services: https://linktr.ee/hpcn.org.uk
For any more info please email participation@hpcn.org.uk
Hope to see lots of you soon!
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Lunchtime online Get Together Lunchtime online Get Together
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19th March 2026Come and join our New lunchtime online Get Together from 12-1pm, with other parent carers across the County, to share experiences with other local families, support each other and have your say on Hampshire services:
Zoom Meeting ID: 835 1332 0196 Passcode: GT
You are welcome to join any of our events/sessions across Hampshire please use this link for all of our services: https://linktr.ee/hpcn.org.uk
For any more info please email participation@hpcn.org.uk
Hope to see lots of you soon!
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SEND Support Discovery Day - Lyndhurst SEND Support Discovery Day - Lyndhurst
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20th March 2026Discovery Days are offering families a friendly, welcoming space to explore the wide range of local SEND services available.
These events bring together the professionals, charities, providers, and community organisations dedicated to supporting children and young people aged 0–25.
What Families Can Expect:
✔️ Meet professionals from key SEND services
✔️ Browse information stands from local charities and providers
✔️ Receive general advice and guidance for ages 0–25
✔️ Learn about early help, assessment pathways, and inclusive activities
✔️ Explore in a relaxed, welcoming environment at your own paceNo pressure. No appointments. Just helpful conversations and practical support.
Lyndhurst Community Centre, Main Car, Park, Lyndhurst SO43 7NY
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SEND Support Discovery Day - Leigh Park SEND Support Discovery Day - Leigh Park
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21st March 2026Discovery Days are offering families a friendly, welcoming space to explore the wide range of local SEND services available.
These events bring together the professionals, charities, providers, and community organisations dedicated to supporting children and young people aged 0–25.
What Families Can Expect:
✔️ Meet professionals from key SEND services
✔️ Browse information stands from local charities and providers
✔️ Receive general advice and guidance for ages 0–25
✔️ Learn about early help, assessment pathways, and inclusive activities
✔️ Explore in a relaxed, welcoming environment at your own paceNo pressure. No appointments. Just helpful conversations and practical support.
Leigh Park Community Centre, Dunsbury Way, Leigh Park, Havant PO9 5BG
HPCN talk on SEND reform - at the Support Discovery Day - Leigh Park HPCN talk on SEND reform - at the Support Discovery Day - Leigh Park
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21st March 2026Discovery Days are offering families a friendly, welcoming space to explore the wide range of local SEND services available. During this day please come along to a workshop with HPCN on looking at the SEND reform White Paper. This will give parents and carers a chance to understand what has been proposed, ask questions, and share their views. The aim is to help families make sense of the proposals / consultation and make sure parent voices help shape our response and what happens next.
@ Leigh Park Community Centre, Dunsbury Way, Leigh Park, Havant PO9 5BG
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Cancelled - Bridging the Gap: A lived experience session - Autism in teens Cancelled - Bridging the Gap: A lived experience session - Autism in teens
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23rd March 2026***CANCELLED** - Unfortunately Ellie is unwell and unable to facilitate this session
• The impact of hormones on autism and ADHD during adolescence
• Navigating friendships, relationships and rejection sensitivity
• The emotional journey of new or late diagnosesEllie is an autistic/ADHD woman and parent to an autistic daughter, bringing powerful lived experience alongside insight and understanding.
Ideal for parents, carers, educators and professionals supporting neurodivergent teens.
If you have any questions please email:BTG@hpcn.org.uk
**To join this event please book your space here: https://buytickets.at/hpcn/
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Bridging the Gap: Supporting young people’s next steps in education and training with Smart Bright Training Bridging the Gap: Supporting young people’s next steps in education and training with Smart Bright Training
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24th March 2026This free online workshop is designed for parents, carers and young people who are exploring options for education and training, including those with or without an EHCP.
If you have any questions please email:BTG@hpcn.org.uk
**To join this event please book your space here: https://buytickets.at/hpcn/
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Bridging the Gap : Understanding Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) in the 14–25 Transition Years Bridging the Gap : Understanding Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) in the 14–25 Transition Years
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25th March 2026Join Claire a parent engagement officer with Afasic and Ineke a help line volunteer as they share a parent’s perspective on:
- What DLD can look like in teenagers
- The challenges young people face as they transition into adulthood
- The impacts it can have, both within the classroom and in wider life
- How parents and carers can better understand and support them
If you have any questions please email: Participation@hpcn.org.uk
**To join this event please book your space here: https://buytickets.at/hpcn/
Bridging the Gap : Understanding Transition and Post 16 pathway Bridging the Gap : Understanding Transition and Post 16 pathway
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25th March 2026Join Adele who will be sharing her knowledge and experience around transitions and post-16 pathways:
This friendly parent session to learn:
• What support colleges must provide
• Help with attendance concerns
• What happens if a place is at risk
• How to plan the right support from the start - Clear, jargon-free advice - Practical tips - Time to ask questions
Perfect for parents of young people with SEND starting college or post-16 education.
If you have any questions please email: Participation@hpcn.org.uk
**To join this event please book your space here: https://buytickets.at/hpcn/
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SEND Support Discovery Day - Andover SEND Support Discovery Day - Andover
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26th March 2026Discovery Days are offering families a friendly, welcoming space to explore the wide range of local SEND services available.
These events bring together the professionals, charities, providers, and community organisations dedicated to supporting children and young people aged 0–25.
What Families Can Expect:
✔️ Meet professionals from key SEND services
✔️ Browse information stands from local charities and providers
✔️ Receive general advice and guidance for ages 0–25
✔️ Learn about early help, assessment pathways, and inclusive activities
✔️ Explore in a relaxed, welcoming environment at your own paceNo pressure. No appointments. Just helpful conversations and practical support.
Andover Community Church, Charlton Rd, Andover SP10 3JH
HPCN talk on SEND reform - at the Support Discovery Day - Andover HPCN talk on SEND reform - at the Support Discovery Day - Andover
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26th March 2026 – 27th March 2026Discovery Days are offering families a friendly, welcoming space to explore the wide range of local SEND services available. During this day please come along to a workshop with HPCN on looking at the SEND reform White Paper. This will give parents and carers a chance to understand what has been proposed, ask questions, and share their views. The aim is to help families make sense of the proposals / consultation and make sure parent voices help shape our response and what happens next.
Andover Community Church, Charlton Rd, Andover SP10 3JH
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HPCN talk on SEND reform - at the Support Discovery Day - Andover HPCN talk on SEND reform - at the Support Discovery Day - Andover
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26th March 2026 – 27th March 2026Discovery Days are offering families a friendly, welcoming space to explore the wide range of local SEND services available. During this day please come along to a workshop with HPCN on looking at the SEND reform White Paper. This will give parents and carers a chance to understand what has been proposed, ask questions, and share their views. The aim is to help families make sense of the proposals / consultation and make sure parent voices help shape our response and what happens next.
Andover Community Church, Charlton Rd, Andover SP10 3JH
Alresford Get Together - ** CANCELLED ** Alresford Get Together - ** CANCELLED **
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27th March 2026☹️Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have unfortunately taken the decision to cancel the Alresford GT this Friday. We look forward to seeing you at the next session on 24th April.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused, and thank you for your understanding.
You are welcome to join any of our events/sessions across Hampshire please use this link for all of our services: https://linktr.ee/hpcn.org.uk
For any more info please email participation@hpcn.org.uk
Hope to see lots of you soon!
