Services, Courses & Sessions
Twilight Family Stay & Play Session
A chance for the whole family to come and spend time together through play, fun, games, singing and stories. This session is term time only.
Available at: Tipton Family Hub, DY4 0TB
and 5 more locations
New parents Families with toddlers Families with primary school children Families with teenagers
Breastfeeding Antenatal Workshop
This virtual breastfeeding antenatal workshop is a FREE 2 hour course available to any Sandwell parents and is hosted by the Breastfeeding network Sandwell peer support team. The session covers key points on how to breastfeed your baby, responsive feeding for both mum and baby, baby’s feeding cues, composition of breastmilk, baby’s stomach sizes at different ages and what to expect about baby’s wet and dirty nappies Click find out more to view the next available workshop
Available online
Expectant parents
Aquanatal
Aquanatal classes are a fabulous activity for moms-to-be. They are expertly designed programmes that take a holistic approach to an expectant moms’ physical and mental well-being, combining relaxation with cardiovascular exercises to help prepare the body for birth. Click find out more to see FREE sessions available
Available at: West Bromwich Leisure Centre, Moor Street, West Bromwich, B70 7AZ
Expectant parents
Wellies in the Woods
An outdoor session involving exploration of nature and the outdoors. Outdoor themed activities and a healthy dose of fresh air.
Available at: Wednesbury Family Hub, WS10 0JG
Families with toddlers Families with primary school children
Stay & Play
A chance to explore early years resources in a safe and fun environment, enabling your child to play and learn with peers of a similar age. Sessions also give you the chance to socialise and share ideas with other parents/carers
Available at: Flying Start, B64 6QJ
and 9 more locations
New parents Families with toddlers
Little Chefz
Little Chefz is our cooking and lunch club where we will learn all about food. We will decide which food is good and bad for us, explore kitchen safety and cleanliness, experiment with simple recipes and learn some basic skills. It's all about playing, making and creating, and we get to eat it after!
Families with toddlers
Changes Antenatal
If you are expecting a child and live in Sandwell, you can attend a FREE antenatal course. Changes Antenatal is being delivered across Sandwell to help parents-to-be prepare for the birth of their new baby. The course has everything you need to prepare for labour and the arrival of your baby. These courses are being delivered face-to-face or as virtual sessions over Teams. Click find out more to see available courses online and within our Family Hubs
Available online
Expectant parents Parent support
Music Magic (Toddlers)
Music based sessions for toddlers involving lots of singing, instruments and games using music. Great fun for your toddler - and for you!
Available at: Bleakhouse Library, B68 9DS
and 3 more locations
Families with toddlers
Sandy Bear Story Time
Sandy Bear Story Time Sessions are interactive story sessions for families with children under the age of 5. The sessions are led by a member of staff or volunteer who will read stories, sing songs, and play games to encourage early literacy and language development. These sessions also provide an opportunity for parents and carers to connect with other families. You can also join the library, borrow books and take part with the Sandy Bear scheme, collecting stickers each time you visit to earn your very own Sandy Bear teddy and certificate.
Available at: Blackheath Library, B65 0EA
and 8 more locations
Families with toddlers