Being Together, My Baby and Me is a free online five-week programme especially designed for families with babies.

This online programme, funded by the Department for Education, combines advice on babies' learning and development, with postnatal support for new parents.

There are five sessions, each one an hour long, looking at a different topic with lots of opportunities to share and learn as we discuss our thoughts and chat about our experiences together.

One session will be delivered per week, for five weeks in total.

Topics covered include:

• baby brain development and sensory play
• early language and communication
• positive mental health — especially by being outdoors (for parents/carers and babies)
• keeping your baby safe
• the importance of play

Each programme is held virtually on Zoom - and don't worry we know that babies don't always follow a timetable, so the sessions are very relaxed and informal giving everyone a chance to see and talk to others in a similar situation to themselves.

There will also be a chance to share your experiences and get to know other families with new babies.