Helping families create regular screen-free moments around the table where conversation, language, connection and belonging can grow.
Together at the Table™ is a simple, practical programme for nurseries, schools and early years settings that helps bring conversation, connection and belonging back to mealtimes.
Created by parenting expert Sue Atkins as part of her wider Navigating the Digital Jungle™ initiative, Together at the Table™ helps settings support children and families in creating more opportunities for conversation, connection and belonging in a digital world — without pressure, guilt or unrealistic expectations.
Together at the Table™ is a simple, ready-to-run programme for nurseries, schools and early years settings that brings conversation, connection and calm back to everyday mealtimes.
Because while we talk a lot about screen time… we don’t talk enough about what we’re trying to protect.
The small conversations.
The shared moments.
The feeling of being seen, heard and part of something.
This programme helps you bring those moments back — gently, practically, and without adding to your workload.
Mealtimes have always been about more than food.
They’re where children learn to:
In today’s busy world, these everyday moments are easily lost.
Together at the Table™ helps settings and families protect these small but important conversations that help children thrive.
Together at the Table supports the things that matter most in early childhood:
Helping children talk more and feel confident sharing their thoughts and ideas.
Developing turn-taking, active listening and positive social interaction.
Helping every child feel included, valued and connected at the table.
Making mealtimes more relaxed, meaningful and enjoyable for everyone.
Everything is designed to be plug-and-play:
You can start straight away — no extra planning required.
Together at the Table™ has been designed with the realities of busy early years settings in mind.
Together at the Table™ supports:
And with simple evaluation tools included, you can clearly show the impact to:
Children benefit most when the adults around them work together.
That’s why Together at the Table™ includes resources that help continue conversations beyond the setting, making it easy for parents and carers to build connection at home too.
Because small conversations really do make a big difference.
We’re inviting a limited number of nurseries, schools and early years settings to become our first Founding Together at the Table™ Settings.
As a Founding Setting, you’ll help shape the future of the programme while receiving additional support, exclusive resources and recognition as one of the first settings to join the movement.
Together at the Table™ can support wider family engagement across Early Years settings, nursery groups, Family Hubs and Local Authorities.
Whether you are exploring a supported pilot, training, family engagement or a wider rollout, we’d love to learn more about your organisation and explore how Together at the Table™ could work across your network.
A Practical Guide
A calm, practical starter guide from Sue Atkins to help you handle smartphones, social media, gaming, sleep and online pressure — without rows or panic.
Download the free scripts and tips here.
Interested in bringing Together at the Table™ to multiple settings? Tell us a little about your organisation and what you’re looking to achieve, and we’ll be in touch to explore the possibilities.
