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As we enter another month of lockdown, we have been preparing to reopen some of our settings and begin the journey to the new normal. Below are updates on some of our services from across the organisation: ...

Portrait by Sonia McMullen Artists across the south coast are working to raise funds to help us support young carers through the current crisis and beyond. A group of artists from the Isle of Wight, Hampshi...

We hope that you and your family are still keeping safe as we progress into our second round of “lockdown” period.  The YMCA is continuing to provide childcare for the children of critical workers and for those...

The lockdown continues and we're loving watching ingenious ways that families are devising to keep everyone entertained. Well, we're here to help! We've put together a suite of resources for families to use,...

YMCA Fairthorne Group continues to offer vital support to local families and vulnerable young people during these difficult times. We are continuing to provide childcare for children of critical workers at o...

As the COVID-19 developments continue to affect the delivery of our services, we have provided a service update below.  We will post further updates here and across our social media platforms: Housing – ou...

Following the latest Government advice released last night relating to the Covid-19 pandemic, we have made the difficult decision to temporarily close our Southampton Pre-schools at Townhill, Newtown and Weston...

COVID-19 update 23/3/20 Thank you for your understanding from those of you that are classed as critical worker in only sending your child in if there was no other option at home. This has really helped us re...

Further to our previous correspondence, the Government have now clarified their position around a number of areas.  This includes the definition of those parents/carers classed as critical workers and parents/c...

We have no doubt that you will have heard this evening’s announcement from the Prime Minister that schools and childcare settings will close for most children on Friday 20th March for an indefinite period.  Thi...