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Staying safe as a family is very important. Children will get bumps and scrapes as they develop and explore the world around them. It is important to teach your children about the world around them and how to navigate it safely. Talk about road safety,…
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. Search for a local or national service by clicking View All Services …
Provider News
Information, resources and regular news updates for childcare providers in Sandwell
Pregnancy and Babies
Pregnancy and having a baby is a time when you need lots of support and advice. Getting the right information will help you to give your baby the best start in life. Find everything you need to know about pregnancy and caring for a new…
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…
Learning through play
Your child’s brain will grow better if you play with them. Connections in their brain make links that will help them understand communication and feelings. Play counting games, sing action songs or pull a face at your baby. Your baby will copy these actions, helping…
Sandwell Keeps Talking - Families
Information and tools for parents and carers to use to support early language and communication with babies and young children. Pregnancy Birth 6-12 months 12-23 months 2-3 years 3-4 years
Home learning resources
Children don't just learn in the classroom. They are always finding new information,learning new skills,stimulating their imaginations indoors and outdoors. There are lots of free educational resources to help with home schooling and stay at home days. Parents may also feel they need support to…
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…
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…