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Growing Together

Growing confident children. Stronger families. Connected communities.

A free Early Years programme for children aged 0–5 and their parents and carers. We use play, creativity, connection and community to help children feel confident, parents feel supported, and every family feel like they belong.

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Three differences we're here to make

We don't measure success by how many sessions we deliver. We measure it by the journey each family takes.

01

Confidence

Improved emotional wellbeing and confidence in young children.

  • · Express themselves
  • · Try new things
  • · Develop confidence
  • · Build communication skills
  • · Interact with others
  • · Learn through play
02

Connection

Stronger early relationships and increased parental confidence.

  • · Play with their children
  • · Understand their children
  • · Build stronger bonds
  • · Learn practical parenting strategies
  • · Meet other families
  • · Develop confidence
03

Belonging

Increased access to inclusive and culturally affirming Early Years spaces.

  • · Every family feels welcome
  • · Children see themselves represented
  • · Culture and identity are respected
  • · Families connect with others
  • · Activities are inclusive and accessible

Four steps to get started

01

Join

Create your family account.

02

Explore

Discover upcoming Growing Together sessions.

03

Connect

Attend sessions, meet families, take part in activities.

04

Grow

Build confidence, relationships and belonging together.

Upcoming Sessions

Sessions run in three-month cycles. Register your family once, then join any session that suits you.

Returning families register 1 hour early

Once your family has attended a Growing Together session, you'll get access to register for every future session a full hour before it opens to the public. Our way of saying thank you for coming back.

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Belonging

Come Grow With Us

Saturday, 17 October 2026
12:00
The Sunlight Centre

Our first Growing Together session. Meet the team, meet other families, and settle into the Growing Together experience. Children aged 0–5 with their parents or carers.

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BBC Children in Need

Supported by

BBC Children in Need

Growing Together is delivered by Evolution Impact Initiative CIC as part of the We Move Fwd: Foundations Early Years programme.

Every family belongs here.

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