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Barnardo's Children's Centre service offers support to children, young people 0-19 years (up to 25 years for SEND) and their families in Sandwell. The aims of the service are: To provide a range of support services to local families, including Family Support, Parenting Support for…
Bullying
Bullying and cyberbullying can happen to anyone, at school, at home or online. Name calling, hitting, pushing, spreading rumours or disrespecting someone is not okay. The effects of bullying can go on for a long time and make you feel scared and alone. Talking to…
Feelings, emotions and mental wellbeing
Not only do mental health problems greatly impact the emotional and physical wellbeing of a child, but they can also affect the whole family – parents, siblings, grandparents – those who most want to help and actually may not know exactly how to. It can…
Being a teenager
Being a teenager is an exciting and special time. Everything starts changing and family life can feel mixed up. There's lots to deal with, body changes and body image, exams, peer pressure, sex and relationships. You might want to know stuff but don't want to…
Mental Health Advice and Support
There are lots of helplines and support groups for mental health and wellbeing. Some are specific to an issue, others give general advice and support to families. There are many types of mental health issues. Listed here are the most common ones. It is always…
Family Support
Family life is full of rewards and challenges. Finding the right support at the right time is important. Family Support has a range of information and advice services for parents and carers. Baby and toddler groups, parent and toddler groups or stay and play sessions…
SPDC Activities, Events and News
Sandwell Parents for Disabled Children (SPDC) seeks to ensure that all disabled children, young people and their families shall have access to a range of positive play and leisure opportunities enabling them to be safe, healthy and happy and that focus on enjoyment and achievement.…
Starting school
School is not just a place where your children learn, grow and develop, it's also a place where they have social groups and a sense of routine. Starting school may lead to feelings of anxiety and uncertainty for children. Changing from a home routine to…
Home learning resources
Children don't just learn in the classroom. They love finding new information and learning new skills. wherever they are. There are lots of free educational resources to help support children's learning outside school. BBC Bitesize Resources, activities, videos, quizzes and lots of practical advice for parents,…
Early talkers and readers
Children begin to develop the skills they need to become confident with language from a very young age. Early literacy skills include looking at books, following a story, making marks, recognising printed writing and singing or saying rhymes. Read aloud to your child from an…