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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Mini & Me Aqua Exercise
This course is available for children from 6 weeks up to 23 months and their parent/carers. This session is for parent and carers who are confident in chest height water. Parents and children will both have to be in the pool and must wear suitable swimwear - more guidance on this is on the document attached to this event. Come along to the new Sandwell Aquatics Centre for our new FREE Mini and Me aqua-exercise fun with your little one. This session is aimed at parents/carers and their child. Mini and Me aqua-exercise will be 45 minutes with 15 minutes playtime afterwards, please arrive promptly for the session.
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New parents
Family cycle rides (April to Oct)
Join us for Family cycle rides! Looking for a fun way to spend time with your family? Cradley Link offers family-friendly cycle rides every Monday and on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. We even have bikes with baby carriers available for our youngest riders! All ages and abilities are welcome. So grab your helmet and join us for a ride in the fresh air.
Available at: Cradley Heath Community link, 140 High Street, Cradley Heath, B64 5HJ
New parents Families with toddlers Families with primary school children Families with teenagers Families with children with SEND
Pre & Postnatal Yoga
This session is suitable for babies 6 weeks to 1 year old. Join us for a simple and slow-paced yoga class to help new mums to improve their core strength, balance and flexibility after birth. Suitable for new mums up until baby is one year old. Mums joining us after birth will need to wait for 6 weeks (normal birth) or 12 weeks (Caesarean section) and have received confirmation from a doctor or midwife that it is safe to begin or resume an exercise program. Babies up to 12 months can attend with their grown-up. Please wear comfortable clothing that’s easy to move in, and you may like to bring a bottle of water. This session will be held in the studio room.
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Expectant parents New parents
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
West Bromwich North Family Hub
Available at: West Bromwich North (Hillside) Family Hub, B71 3DJ
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Term-time Stay and Play - Families with toddlers (1-3 years)
Join us for a fun-filled ‘Stay and Play’ session, where you and your child can learn through play, chat, and create happy memories together. Enjoy a variety of toys, books, and activities that bring stories to life. Sing songs, share rhymes, and explore music with your little ones. Get creative with crafts, dive into messy play, and take part in engaging activities designed for both fun and learning. It’s the perfect opportunity to bond and explore together! 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
Families with toddlers Families with children with SEND
Changes Wellbeing Activity Sessions
We are delighted to be able to offer FREE wellbeing activity sessions to families living in Sandwell with pre-school aged children (under 5 years old). Our courses are split into easy to use categories; Music, Movement, Development and Wellbeing and are all created to help children to develop those important early years skills.
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New parents Families with toddlers
Junior Explorers
A variety of engaging activities following key themes each week. Themes include dinosaurs, construction and super heroes. Great fun for your developing toddler. Call your local family hub for more information.
Available at: West Bromwich Central (Greets Green) Family Hub, B70 9EZ
and 5 more locations
Families with toddlers
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