Challenge Group Muswell Hill, a stay and play for children with additional and specialist needs, promoting inclusivity and community support.

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We are a SEN Parent & Child Support Group working with families across Haringey and adjoining boroughs.

We’d love to hear from you.

If you have any questions, want to find out more about our sessions, or just need a friendly voice to talk to, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Whether you’re thinking about visiting for the first time, or you’ve been before and just want to check in — we’re here to help.

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What our community say about Challenge Group

  • On my first ever meeting, I was given a beautiful bouquet of flowers and a big hug from someone who “gets it”, it brought me to tears. Witnessing my twins smiling and giggling while loving Maia made soap bubbles for them.

    Franca (Mum of 4 with Autistic Twins)

  • I would describe Challenge as a place where I feel accepted and loved at that difficult time. Share your worries and be listened to.

    Aimbora (Mum of a daughter with Down’s syndrome)

  • Challenge is a warm, welcoming and inclusive group with zero judgment where both parents and children with additional needs feel supported. A much needed breather!

    Liana (Mum to a little boy diagnosed with autism)

  • I’ve had lots of happy memories at Challenge. Being connected with others/making friends with other mums in my situation, seeing Casey in an environment where he can just play and be himself without feeling that people are staring or being judgemental. Getting involved with exhibitions and of course receiving beautiful flowers and enjoying great cakes

    Lucy (Mum to a little boy diagnosed with autism)

  • I remember feeling relaxed knowing my son was playing safely and happily while I was offered a massage. I remember the ladies offering tea, cakes and big smiles. I loved celebrating informally the kid's birthdays. I enjoyed the songs together. And it's so nice meeting other parents in similar situations.

    Anne (Mum to a son with a rare genetic condition & global development delay)

  • The first day l attended the group l was watching my son like a hawk in case he upset some of the parents. It had become second nature. When Celia came to me and said “you can sit down have a cup of coffee we’ll watch him”

    Crystal (Mum to a little boy diagnosed with Autism)

  • The difference with this group is that it’s about the wellbeing of the parent as well as the child. You don’t just get a bit of a rest and a cup of tea because your child is playing you get people who are willing to listen who also understand what you are going through.

    Sharon (Mum of 2 with a daughter born with Down’s syndrome)

  • Everyone is welcome, everyone is valued. Children with difficult behaviours are accepted & loved not turned away. The massages, flowers & delicious cakes & goodies all free of charge add to the appeal.

    Charlene (Mum of 4 with a son born with Downs Syndrome)