Services, Courses & Sessions
GO Play Sandwell
Go Play Sandwell provides free, valuable and high quality play experiences for the children and young people aged 6 – 12 years old in Sandwell. Our play sessions and events take place at a variety of venues across the borough – look for us in green spaces, community centres, libraries and museums, indoors and outdoors all year round! Our inclusive services support and empower children (and their grownups) to access play within the local community, fostering self worth, confidence and emotional resilience. Go Play Sandwell Voluntary Sector Partnership is formed by: • Sandwell MBC Play Services – Go Play • Groundwork West Midlands • Powered by CAN • Sporting Your Futures
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Families with primary school children Families with children with SEND Parent support
Wednesbury Family Hub
Available at: Wednesbury Family Hub, WS10 0JG
Expectant parents New parents Families with toddlers Families with primary school children Families with teenagers Families with children with SEND Parent support
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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Expectant parents New parents Families with toddlers Families with primary school children Families with teenagers Families with children with SEND Parent support
Tipton Family Hub
Available at: Tipton Family Hub, DY4 0TB
Expectant parents New parents Families with toddlers Families with primary school children Families with teenagers Families with children with SEND Parent support
West Bromwich North Family Hub
Available at: West Bromwich North (Hillside) Family Hub, B71 3DJ
Expectant parents New parents Families with toddlers Families with primary school children Families with teenagers Families with children with SEND Parent support
Baby Club
Baby Clubs are free sessions within our Family Hubs. These sessions are a welcoming space to meet new families if you have a baby aged 0-12 months where babies can wiggle and babble together in a cosy play area. Parents, grandparents, and caregivers can chat and enjoy fun activities. What can you expect at a baby club Connect with other parents Get support Take part in sensory play Speak with knowledgeable staff Meet special guests joining the sessions Help build confidence in interacting with your baby Improve your well-being
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New parents
Oldbury Family Hub
Available at: Oldbury Family Hub, DY4 7SD
Expectant parents New parents Families with toddlers Families with primary school children Families with teenagers Families with children with SEND Parent support
Changes Programme for Parents and Carers
Bringing up children is one of the hardest jobs out there! Children don't come with an instruction manual and we all need a bit of help and guidance from time to time. Programmes for Parents and Carers are free to Sandwell residents and have helpful age-related information and support for you and your family. Courses are available both in-person and online.
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Families with toddlers Families with primary school children Families with teenagers Parent support
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
Rowley Regis Family Hub
Available at: Rowley Family Hub, B65 8JY
Expectant parents New parents Families with toddlers Families with primary school children Families with teenagers Families with children with SEND Parent support