Services, Courses & Sessions
Ready, Steady, Wean
This session is aimed at parents and carers looking to introduce first solids to their baby. Come and join the friendly and knowledgeable Community Nursery Nurses, who work as part of Sandwell's Health Visiting Team. Click find out more to view sessions available across Sandwell
New parents
Splash and Chat
6 weeks of FREE splash time fun with your little one, and then once you are dry get together with some of the other parents for a chat. This session is aimed at parents/carers and their child. We have hired the swimming pool so you can spend some time splashing and having fun with your little one.
New parents
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
Changes Grandparents
Changes Grandparents is a fun and informal session that will give you an opportunity to find out all the latest advice and guidance for pregnancy and newborn baby care so that the new parents-to-be can be supported as much as possible. Click find out more for the up and coming online workshops.
Available online
Expectant parents New parents
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
Baby Club
A chance to meet other local parents alongside sensory play, craft making and special visitors
Available at: Flying Start, B64 6QJ
and 5 more locations
New parents
Sensory for Babies
Great session to stimulate your babies five senses - involves lights, touch and feel activities, bubbles and more!
Available at: Happy Faces Children's Centre, B65 9HU
and 2 more locations
New parents
Bump and Beyond
Are you pregnant or a new mom or dad? Are you interested in giving your baby the best start in life? This online friendly and informal session is delivered by one of our Early Years Specialist teachers and aims to: Raise your awareness of why talking to your child from bump onwards is very important Increase your knowledge of speech language and communication norms / development Provide ideas of how to support language development at home with everyday interactions. We'll post out to you a Making Talking Fun handbook, which will give you even more ideas on how you support your baby's early language skills. Click find out more to see the next available online workshops
Available online
Expectant parents New parents
Breastfeeding Network Support (in person)
Breastfeeding can be a lonely experience B.E.A.R.S drop-in groups are held in a safe and comfortable environment for support with starting and continuing breastfeeding. The breastfeeding team will offer evidence-based information, tailored breastfeeding support, and friendly face and listening ear. It’s a great way to meet other local breastfeeding families too. For more information or to book use the contact details below: 07505 775357 sandwell@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk
Available at: Ferndale Primary School, Eastwood Road Entrance, B43 5RS
and one more location
New parents
Breastfeeding Network Support (virtual)
Not quite ready to venture out and about Join us for general breastfeeding social and support. B.E.A.R.S virtual drop-in groups are held Zoom in a safe and comfortable environment for support with starting and continuing breastfeeding. The breastfeeding team will offer evidence-based information, tailored breastfeeding support, and friendly face and listening ear. It’s a great way to meet other local breastfeeding families too. For Zoom access details contact the below 07505 775357 sandwell@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk
Available online
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New parents