Services, Courses & Sessions
Changes Antenatal
In Sandwell we are committed to supporting parents-to-be with a healthy pregnancy. Changes antenatal programme offers a wide range of free courses and sessions during pregnancy, from antenatal courses (in person and online), exercises sessions to programmes on understanding your baby's development we have you covered in supporting your journey to a healthy pregnancy.
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Expectant parents
Smethwick Family Hub
Available at: Smethwick Family Hub, B66 3PX
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Breakfast Group
The Breakfast Group is a friendly and supportive group for parents and carers and their children in Sandwell. It meets every Friday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Cradley Heath Community link . There's no need to sign up, just come along. The group is a great place for you to connect with others, learn new skills, and get support.
Available at: Cradley Heath Community link, 140 High Street, Cradley Heath, B64 5HJ
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Term-time Breast Feeding Network drop-in
A warm and friendly morning sharing refreshments, caring tips and information. No booking required!
Available at: Ferndale School, Eastwood Road, Great Barr, B43 5QF
New parents
Tipton Family Hub
Available at: Tipton Family Hub, DY4 0TB
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Tumble & Talk - For Children 2 years old to preschool
These sessions are suitable for children 2 years old to preschool. Please note due to the type of activity one adult can bring one child Tumble & Talk is based at Earls Gym in Oldbury and is a fun session for you and your children to explore movement as well as develop their balancing skills and improve their coordination. There will be a trained member of staff overseeing the session but you are responsible for your own child/children while taking part in this activity and they must be supervised at all times.
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Families with toddlers
Baby Massage
This session is suitable for babies aged 6 weeks to 6 months old. Join us in our baby massage course. In a calm and supportive environment you will learn gentle techniques to help relax and comfort your baby while enhancing the bond between adult/baby. Our experienced instructor will guide you step-by-step through a variety of massage strokes that can promote better sleep and support your baby’s overall well-being. Each session offers time to practice the techniques with guidance, ask questions, and connect with other caregivers in a relaxed setting. This course is not just about learning massage skills, but also about understanding your baby’s cues and supporting a deeper connection through touch. You will be given a sunflower/Vitamin E blend oil for use in the sessions and at home.
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New parents
Wednesbury Family Hub
Available at: Wednesbury Family Hub, WS10 0JG
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The National Literacy Trust
The National Literacy Trust in the Black Country aims to inspire families across the Black Country to chat, play and read together, and helps parents to support their children’s literacy skills.
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Term-time Wellbeing Playtime (0-24mths)
Connect with other parents and bring your little one for nursery rhymes, sensory play, books and more. No need to book. For more information, contact Michelle Hellend, 0121 557 1034 x.2
Available at: Harvills Hawthorn Primary School, Wolseley Rd, West Bromwich , B70 0NG
New parents Families with toddlers Families with children with SEND