As we approach the end of the year, we are delighted to share the success of SSAFA’s Togetherness (Solihull NHS) online parenting programmes.
Launched in April 2025, these courses have grown significantly thanks to your support in promoting and using them. We now have over 100 active users worldwide a fantastic achievement that reflects our shared commitment to supporting families overseas.
What is Togetherness?
Togetherness is designed to support parents at every stage of their journey from pregnancy through to adolescence. These courses empower parents to:
- Understand their child’s brain development and emotional health.
- Decode behaviours and respond effectively to foster positive interactions.
- Develop strong communication skills to nurture confidence, kindness, and emotional awareness in children.
Key Highlights of the Online Learning Pathways:
- Understanding emotional health and brain development
- Reading and interpreting behaviours
- Building effective communication strategies
- Website: Home - Home - Togetherness
- Access Code: MILITARY
- Families should register using their BF1 postcode (e.g. BF1 2AG).
Togetherness is available to everyone, including grandparents, aunties, uncles etc of families living overseas. They can also access it by using the BF1 postcode linked to their family members abroad.
There are no restrictions as long as you have a BF1 postcode you can access our courses.
Courses available include:
- Understanding your baby
- Understanding your child
- Teen brain development
- Parenting children with additional needs
For more information on SSAFA and the support they can offer, visit their dedicated page on the SSAFA website.
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