Services, Courses & Sessions
Aquanatal
Aquanatal classes are a fabulous activity for moms-to-be. They are expertly designed programmes that take a holistic approach to an expectant moms’ physical and mental well-being, combining relaxation with cardiovascular exercises to help prepare the body for birth. Click find out more to see FREE sessions available
Available at: West Bromwich Leisure Centre, Moor Street, West Bromwich, B70 7AZ
Expectant parents
Mini Rangers - Killer Carnivores
Come and join our head ranger Gill and meet her dinosaur friends. In this session you will meet the carnivores, find out about the different species, help to train the dinosaurs and finish off with a fun craft activity.
Families with toddlers Families with primary school children
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
Play, Talk, Read
Play Talk Read Sessions are interactive sessions for parents and their children under the age of 4. The sessions are led by a qualified early childhood professional who will provide parents with information and strategies on how to promote their child's language, literacy, and social-emotional development through play. The sessions also include fun activities that parents and children can do together to help their child learn and grow.
Available at: Galton Valley Centre, Great Arthur Street, Smethwick, B66 1DH
and 18 more locations
Families with toddlers
Baby Massage
Delivered by qualified practitioners teaching parents/carers how to do baby massage with your baby. Great for bonding and development
Available at: Bleakhouse Library, Bleakhouse Road, Oldbury, B68 9DS
and 5 more locations
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: West Bromwich Central (Greets Green) Family Hub, B70 9EZ
and 6 more locations
New parents Families with toddlers
Junior Baggies
The Albion Foundation is delighted to welcome players to it's Junior Baggies Sessions. Using the WBA brand, the coaches will support children to develop physical FUNdamentals and players’ basic football skills. Children can expect to take part in fun activities that will develop a love for the game of football at an early age. The aim is to create a positive learning environment that will put a smile on the children's faces. There will be lots of learning through play.
Families with toddlers
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
Sensory for Toddlers
An interactive session that engages toddlers senses. Activities include arts and crafts, messy play, small world and more!
Available at: Wednesbury Library, WS10 9EH
and one more location
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