Services, Courses & Sessions
Paediatric First Aid
Sandwell Adult and Family Learning will lead this 2 hour course. This free course is for Sandwell's expectant or new parents only and provides an introduction on how to manage minor wounds, choking, CPR for babies and the recovery position. Click find out more to find the next available workshop.
Expectant parents New parents
Music Magic (Toddlers)
Music based sessions for toddlers involving lots of singing, instruments and games using music. Great fun for your toddler - and for you!
Available at: Bleakhouse Library, B68 9DS
and 3 more locations
Families with toddlers
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
Mamilates
Come and join this FREE six work course. Sweaty Mamilates is low impact sessions for pre-natal women. The focus is on effective posture, tone, strength & simply taking a moment for yourself. Sweaty Mamilates is a great way to keep active during pregnancy. The workout is specifically designed to support your body pre-natally. You can keep it low to begin with and it’s lots of fun too.
Expectant parents
Born to Move - moving to music
Created exclusively for young children, BORN TO MOVE Early Years is focused on supporting imaginative, exploratory movement that’s fun and full of energy. Designed to nurture a life-long love of physical activity, BORN TO MOVE™ helps children experience the joy and vitality of moving to music.
Families with toddlers
Changes Antenatal
If you are expecting a child and live in Sandwell, you can attend a FREE antenatal course. Changes Antenatal is being delivered across Sandwell to help parents-to-be prepare for the birth of their new baby. The course has everything you need to prepare for labour and the arrival of your baby. These courses are being delivered face-to-face or as virtual sessions over Teams. Click find out more to see available courses online and within our Family Hubs
Available online
Expectant parents Parent support
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
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.
Available at: Tipton Family Hub, DY4 0TB
and 4 more locations
Families with toddlers
Little Explorers
Enjoy creative adventures with your child to spark their natural curiosity and to develop their own journey of exploration and discovery. These sessions are bookable by contacting the Family Hub directly.
Available at: Tipton Family Hub, DY4 0TB
and one more location
Families with toddlers
Sandy Bear Story Time
Sandy Bear Story Time Sessions are interactive story sessions for families with children under the age of 5. The sessions are led by a member of staff or volunteer who will read stories, sing songs, and play games to encourage early literacy and language development. These sessions also provide an opportunity for parents and carers to connect with other families. You can also join the library, borrow books and take part with the Sandy Bear scheme, collecting stickers each time you visit to earn your very own Sandy Bear teddy and certificate.
Available at: Blackheath Library, B65 0EA
and 8 more locations
Families with toddlers