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Between 10-20% of UK children experience socio-emotional difficulties which can have serious implications for themselves, their families and society. Stark socio-economic and ethnic inequalities in children’s well-being exist. Giving every child the best start in life is a key strategy to reduce inequalities. Supporting parents to develop effective parenting skills is an important preventive strategy.
A range of group-based parenting programs have been delivered in the UK and evidence from recent reviews showed these can be effective. However most parenting interventions have focused on early childhood (0-5 years) and have failed to engage with families from ethnic minority groups and those living in poverty. A parenting programme for families with children aged 0-18 years (Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities - SFSC) has been designed by the Race Equality Foundation, a charitable community organisation focused on promoting race equality, and has been delivered across the UK for over 10 years. Small pre-post studies have produced encouraging results but no Randomised Controlled Trials have been undertaken so far. This study aims to address this knowledge gap. Together started on the 1st March 2019 and will run for 48 months ending on the 28thFebruary 2023.
The TOGETHER Trial is funded by the National Institute for Health Research Public Health Research (NIHR-PHR). The view and opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the NIHR PHR Programme, NIHR, NHS or the Department of Health and Social Care