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Oldbury & Smethwick Best Start Family Hubs are run by Barnardos to provide service to families

03/11/2026

📢 Parents, carers and professionals are invited to attend the Not My Son Roadshow

This session will explore the warning signs of exploitation and help you understand how exploitation can affect any young person.

The roadshow will include:
✅ A showcase of the new Not My Son film series
✅ Information on recognising the early signs of exploitation
✅ Advice on responding to concerns and seeking support
✅ Discussion around community safeguarding and keeping young people safe

📅 Thursday 19th November
⏰ 12:30 - 2:30
📍 Best Start Oldbury Family Hub, Tividale Street, Oldbury, DY4 7SD

03/11/2026

✨ Calling all Dads and Male Carers! ✨

Join us on Saturday 7th November at Tipton Best Start Family Hub for a relaxed No Bake Day designed especially for you and your children. These sessions are all about:

👨‍👧 Building positive relationships
🎨 Fun, hands‑on activities
🧁 Simple no‑bake treats
🤝 Connecting with other dads and carers
💬 Friendly chats and support from our team

Everyone is welcome to engage with our wider Family Hub offer, but this session is created just for dads and male carers to enjoy quality time together.

📞 Want to know more? Give Chris a call on 07720 143821 or contact your local hub.

29/10/2026

🌟 Join Us This Saturday at West Bromwich Central Best Start Family Hub! 🌟

Looking for something fun, supportive and useful for the whole family this weekend? We've got three fantastic opportunities all under one roof!

🎈 Free Family Stay & Play Session A welcoming space for babies, children and families to play, explore and have fun together.

💬 Let's Talk SEND Drop-In Need advice, information or just someone to talk things through with? Our Inclusion Practitioners will be on hand to offer support. No diagnosis is needed and early support can make a real difference.

💉 Children's Vaccination Clinic The Health Visiting Team will be available for children aged 0-5 years, helping families keep vaccinations up to date and protecting little ones from preventable illnesses.

📅 Saturday 31st October 2026
⏰ 9:30am - 11:30am
📍 West Bromwich Central Family Hub, Claypit Lane, B70 9EZ

Whether you're coming to play, ask questions, access support or attend the vaccination clinic, we'd love to see you there.

No need to choose just one, come along and make the most of everything on offer!

☎️ For more information, contact 0121 500 4011

29/10/2026

💙 Ready, Steady, Go! For Children 12-18 Months - places still avaliable in Olbury taking place at Salvation Army.

Is your little one on the move? This stage is full of curiosity, exploration and learning!

Our sessions are packed with fun activities that support communication, confidence, physical development and social skills through play.

✨ Encourage learning through play
✨ Build confidence and independence
✨ Enjoy quality time together
✨ Meet other families in your community

Come along and support your child's growing world in a fun and welcoming environment.

📞 Contact your local Family Hub to book your place today or click here https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/iPRqP4bN0X

28/10/2026

🌟 HALF TERM FUN: FESTIVALS OF LIGHT 🌟

Join us this half term for a magical Festivals of Light family session at your local Best Start Family Hub!

Through creative activities, sensory experiences, stories and play, children and their families will explore celebrations from different cultures and learn about kindness, inclusion and respect for diversity.

✨ Arts & crafts
✨ Sensory play
✨ Stories & celebrations from around the world
✨ Fun for children and families

📍 Sessions available at:
• West Bromwich Central Best Start Family Hub - Tuesday 27 October
• Oldbury Best Start Family Hub - Wednesday 28 October
• Rowley Best Start Family Hub - Thursday 29 October

⏰Drop in at 10.00am-11.30am or 1.00pm-2.30pm

✅ No need to book - places allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Come along and celebrate, create and learn together this half term! 💜

27/10/2026

🌟 Join Us This Saturday at West Bromwich Central Best Start Family Hub! 🌟

Looking for something fun, supportive and useful for the whole family this weekend? We've got three fantastic opportunities all under one roof!

🎈 Free Family Stay & Play Session A welcoming space for babies, children and families to play, explore and have fun together.

💬 Let's Talk SEND Drop-In Need advice, information or just someone to talk things through with? Our Inclusion Practitioners will be on hand to offer support. No diagnosis is needed and early support can make a real difference.

💉 Children's Vaccination Clinic The Health Visiting Team will be available for children aged 0-5 years, helping families keep vaccinations up to date and protecting little ones from preventable illnesses.

📅 Saturday 31st October 2026 ⏰ 9:30am - 11:30am 📍 West Bromwich Central Family Hub, Claypit Lane, B70 9EZ

Whether you're coming to play, ask questions, access support or attend the vaccination clinic, we'd love to see you there.

No need to choose just one, come along and make the most of everything on offer!

☎️ For more information, contact 0121 500 4011

27/10/2026

🗣️ Speech & Communication Drop-In Sessions

Is your child aged 18-24 months?

Would you like to learn more about your child's speech, language and communication development? Have you missed a recent Wellcomm invitation, or do you have concerns about your child's communication skills?

Our friendly drop-in sessions offer an opportunity to speak with practitioners, ask questions and access support to help your child develop their communication and language skills. If you Child attends day nursery they will have been screened there already.

✅ Information and advice for parents and carers
✅ Support with speech, language and communication development
✅ Opportunity to discuss any concerns you may have
✅ No appointment needed - there may be a short wait depending on how many families access

📍 Sessions available across Sandwell Best Start Family Hubs:
• Oldbury Best Start Family Hub
• Smethwick Best Start Family Hub

📞 For further information, please call 0121 555 6756

We look forward to welcoming you and your little one! 💙

Address

Smethwick Family Hub, Corbett Street
Smethwick
B663PX

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441215556756

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