Services, Courses & Sessions
Story Explorers
Come and join us for this FREE exciting and interactive taster session. Story explorers is a fun and interactive session for you and your children to explore popular stories, each week will have a new story to explore and themed crafts. This session is suitable for children aged between 1 and 5 years old (preschool children).
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New parents Families with toddlers
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.
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Expectant parents
Changes Primary Years Programme for Parents/Carers
These informal discussion groups will be held at SpaceHoppas Fun Zone in West Bromwich. Our Changes sessions gives local parents and carers the opportunity to meet others in similar parenting stages in a judgement-free and friendly environment. Children will be allowed FREE access to the facilities as SpaceHoppas whilst you have a chance to chat to other parents/carers and share parenting ideas and challenges. Please note attendees must attend at least four out of the five sessions. Along with the FREE play session you will also receive a FREE hot drink and biscuits, your child(ren) will receive a meal (choose from Chicken nuggets, chips and beans; Fish fingers, chips and beans; Sausage, chips and beans; Pasta with tomato sauce)
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Families with primary school children
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
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
Messy Play
These sessions are suitable for children from birth up to the age of 5 years. Come and join us for a gloriously messy play session!
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New parents Families with toddlers
Breakfast Group
The Breakfast Group is a friendly and supportive group for parents and carers and their children in Sandwell. It meets every Friday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Cradley Heath Community link . There's no need to sign up, just come along. The group is a great place for you to connect with others, learn new skills, and get support.
Available at: Cradley Heath Community link, 140 High Street, Cradley Heath, B64 5HJ
Expectant parents New parents Families with toddlers Families with primary school children Families with teenagers Families with children with SEND Parent support
Building Buddies
Join us for this fun and interactive course designed especially for children aged between 2 and 4 years old and their grown-ups! We will explore different themes and child-friendly building materials each week, children will have the freedom to build, stack, and create at their own pace, while grown-ups join in the fun and support their little builders. Each session will feature a new theme to spark creativity and encourage problem-solving, with activities that help develop fine motor and early social skills. This course provides a wonderful chance for children to unleash their imaginations, learn through play, and bond with their caregivers in a relaxed, social setting. Come build new worlds with us and watch your child’s creativity soar!
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Families with toddlers
Family cycle rides (April to Oct)
Join us for Family cycle rides! Looking for a fun way to spend time with your family? Cradley Link offers family-friendly cycle rides every Monday and on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. We even have bikes with baby carriers available for our youngest riders! All ages and abilities are welcome. So grab your helmet and join us for a ride in the fresh air.
Available at: Cradley Heath Community link, 140 High Street, Cradley Heath, B64 5HJ
New parents Families with toddlers Families with primary school children Families with teenagers Families with children with SEND
Changes Taster Session - Tantrums and Behaviours
This session is suitable for parents and carers with children from 18 months to secondary school age. This Changes taster session focuses on different types of challenging behaviour, support and information on how to manage different behaviours and how to support your child/children through tough periods. These Changes taster sessions are for families who have not previously attended Changes courses, please do not book if you have attended before.
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