Good To Know Newsletter The Parent Support Team are running a series of FREE programmes to help support families in Sandwell.
Parent Support Team parent_support@sandwell.gov.uk www.bookwhen.com/changes www.bookwhen.com/book4changes
Would you like to train as a Changes practitioner?
Free early education entitlements funding/ 2-year-old funding entitlements
We offer an amazing antenatal offer at www.bookwhen.com/changes (including a session for Grandparents-tobe too!!) We are also offering a whole range of free and fun family activities from birth upwards (sensory play, splash & chat, mini Baggies, Zumbini to name just a few!). Find them at https://bookwhen.com/book4changes Our Changes programme for Parents is also offered to support parents and families on their parenting journey. The sessions are split into three age ranges - Early Years, Primary Years and Secondary Years to support families at key stages of change. https://bookwhen.com/book4changes
Do you work in an organisation with access to parents that would benefit from attending a Changes course for parents. We have free training for Early Years, Primary Years and Secondary Years practitioners. To book your place, click here
All eligible parents should apply for and reconfirm, their 30 hours free childcare place ahead of the 31 March 2023 deadline, allowing them to be ready for the Summer Term (April 2023 intake). Renewal must take place every three months and can be done via the HMRC website: https://www.gov.uk/sign-in-childcare-account Parents need to apply for a place via the HMRC website: www.childcarechoices.gov.uk Parents must obtain their 11-digit code from HMRC and provide this to the setting of their choice, before the deadline date for returns to be eligible for a place.
The Breastfeeding Network Sandwell
- Monday, 12:30-2pm - Wednesday, 10:30am-12pm - Friday, 10:30am-12pm
Free breastfeeding support in Sandwell
Drop in and socialise with other parents or you can book a 1-1 breakout room with a trained peer supporter by calling or texting 07505 775 3
NSPCC Online content and digital safety updates https://www.nspcc.org.uk/
Sandwell Parents for Disabled Children Click here for SPDC Newsletter
BfN Sandwell offer B.E.A.R.S. virtual drop-in groups;
The NSPCC have released information on harmful online content and digital safety for children; Read the report NSPCC; Protecting children from online abuse Listen to the podcast Read the news report on new guidance issued to video-game designers
SPDC family club is starting their spring activities on Monday 6th March, 5pm6:30pm at West Bromwich Leisure Centre, Moor Street, West Bromwich, B70 7AZ. 6/3/23 - Spring time
13/3/23 - Mothers day crafts 27/3/23 - Inflata-nation fun
20/3/23 - Mash up day
Please email your expressions of interest to spdcbooking@sp-dc.org stating your name, which session you would like to attend and how many people will be attending.
Sandwell Parent Support Good to know newsletter, 3rd March '23
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