Services, Courses & Sessions
Smethwick Family Hub
Available at: Smethwick Family Hub, B66 3PX
Expectant parents New parents Families with toddlers Families with primary school children Families with teenagers Families with children with SEND Parent support
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
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.
Available online
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Families with toddlers Families with primary school children Families with teenagers Parent support
West Bromwich Central Family Hub
Available at: West Bromwich Central (Greets Green) Family Hub, B70 9EZ
Expectant parents New parents Families with toddlers Families with primary school children Families with teenagers Families with children with SEND Parent support
Parents and Carers Coffee Morning
Come along and have a chat with Michelle, Family Support, members of the PTA, and other parents and carers. 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
Expectant parents New parents Families with toddlers Families with primary school children Families with teenagers Families with children with SEND Parent support
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
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.
Available online
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Expectant parents
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
Available online
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Families with primary school children 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
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.
Available online
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New parents Families with toddlers