The Makers' House
Fareham, Hampshire· PO16 7NU
SEN Suitability Assessment
Based on analysis of 43 public reviews (Aug 2025 – Jun 2026)
SEN Score
Based on noise, queues, staff, calm spaces
Based on 43 reviews.
Breakdown
Parent summary
The Makers' House is a welcoming venue for SEN families. Visitors consistently report friendly, flexible staff who provide clear instruction during structured workshop activities, with extra time built in as needed. Sessions tend to be small group-based and well-paced, though workshops may occasionally run slightly later than scheduled.
What visitors say
Visitors report The Makers' House as welcoming and well-structured, with friendly staff who provide clear instructions and demonstrations during small group sessions. Activities are described as engaging and fun, and staff are noted as flexible around timing and pacing. Some visitors have noted that sessions can finish later than initially scheduled, so it's worth confirming the end time when booking if that matters for your child's routine.
Based on a sample of public reviews. Experiences vary - every child and every visit is different.
Read reviews on Google →From SEN communities
- Art instructor mentions supporting young people with additional needs in creative workshops
- SEN teacher recommends venue; noted as suitable for reluctant participants
- Community-centred approach emphasised; workshops described as inclusive and special
- Pottery painting noted as accessible activity for all ages and abilities
Sourced from Instagram, Facebook, SEN community recommendations within the SEN community. Individual experiences vary.
Potential challenges
- Workshops may occasionally finish later than initially indicated—worth confirming exact end time when booking if that matters for your child's routine
What works
- Small group sizes keep things manageable
- Clear, step-by-step instruction and demonstrations throughout activities
- Staff are experienced at giving extra time and being flexible with pacing
- Structured, predictable workshop format helps children know what to expect
- Calm, welcoming atmosphere reported by other SEN families
- Fun, hands-on activities that hold engagement well
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Facilities
Sensory environment
Website describes the studio as 'a peaceful place to slow down and enjoy some creative time' - suggests a calm environment, but no specific sensory information provided.
Tips for your visit
Drop-in pottery painting available Wed, Fri, Sat 10:00-16:00 and Thu 12:00-18:00. Classes run 7 days a week but Sun, Mon, Tue are prebooked only. The Makers' Corner location only operates for prebooked sessions. Contact Hello@TheMakersHouse.co.uk or 01329 221170 for specific SEND accessibility questions.
Getting in & parking
- Step-free entryYes
- Disabled parkingYes
- Wheelchair accessibleVisitors report yes
- Accessible toiletNo
- Accessible seatingYes
Visitors report: Blue Badge parking is available closer to the main building entrance.
Accessibility details from Google.
Parking
Free on-site parking at Arundel Drive location (up to 4 hours Monday-Saturday, all day Sunday). No specific mention of disabled/blue badge spaces. Parking available right outside the venue.
Opening Hours
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