Parents and Child News & Updates
Looking for things to do in Wolverhampton this summer? Whether you're planning a family day out, searching for scenic walking routes, wanting to get active outdoors or simply looking for the perfect picnic spot, West Park is one of Wolverhampton's most popular green spaces.
Looking for inspiration to keep the children entertained during the school holidays? Whether you're planning ahead for the summer break, half term, Easter or Christmas holidays, Wolverhampton offers plenty of exciting family-friendly attractions, outdoor adventures and indoor activities to suit all ages.
The council’s Parent and Infant Wellbeing team is proud to support Infant Mental Health Awareness Week (8–14 June 2026), highlighting this year’s theme of ‘Attunement’, the ability to tune in and connect with babies on an emotional level.
A new plan setting out how families across Wolverhampton will be supported from pregnancy through early childhood has been published by the City of Wolverhampton Council as part of the next steps in transforming the city’s family services.
A new plan setting out how families across Wolverhampton will be supported from pregnancy through early childhood has been published by the City of Wolverhampton Council as part of the next steps in transforming the city’s family services.
- 6th May 2026
Parents of young children in Wolverhampton are invited to attend a Maternal Mental Health Week event next Wednesday 6 May.
- 29th April 2026
Parents of young children in Wolverhampton are invited to attend a Maternal Mental Health Week event next Wednesday 6 May.
- 16th March 2026
Parents and carers of children in Wolverhampton who have had their 2 to 2½ year developmental review in the last 6 months are being encouraged to complete a quick survey to share their experiences.
- 26th February 2026
A rescheduled date has been announced for an event to formally launch SEND Wolves Parent Voice.
- 19th January 2026
Fostering for Wolverhampton welcomed local residents to a series of events last week, giving people the opportunity to learn more about fostering and the difference it makes to children and young people across the city.