Services, Courses & Sessions
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
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
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
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.
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Expectant parents
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