Healthy Schools Parents and Carers Online Sessions: 2025 - 26 by Healthy Schools

School closes

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Monday 4 May 2026

The Teenage Brain

healthyschools — 2025-08-04 12:39:55 UTC

You'll learn about key changes in the brain during the teenage years and how this impacts social and emotional development during adolescence. We'll explore topics including sleep, hormones, and supporting teenagers' health and wellbeing during this time of significant change.

Date: 6 May 2026.

Time: 1:30pm - 3pm

Delivery: MS Teams

Audience: Parents and carers

Neurodiversity and the Teenage Years

healthyschools — 2025-08-04 12:39:55 UTC

The session will explore how teenagers who are neurodivergent may experience the critical period of adolescence. You will learn how young people may process the world differently and how this may affect their sensory and social experiences, their focus, and their emotions.

Date: 20 May 2026

Time: 1:30pm - 3pm

Delivery: MS Teams

Audience: Parents and carers

Half term holiday

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Friday 22 May 2026 -

Monday 1 June 2026

Half Term Holiday

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Friday 24 October 2025 -

Monday 3 November 2025

Christmas Holiday

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Friday 19 December 2025 - Monday 5 January 2026

Half Term Holiday

healthyschools — 2025-08-04 12:39:55 UTC

Friday 13 February 2026 -

Monday 23 February 2026

Easter Holiday

healthyschools — 2025-08-04 12:39:55 UTC

Thursday 2 April 2026 -

Monday 20 April 2026

An Introduction to Emotion Coaching

healthyschools — 2025-08-04 12:39:55 UTC

The session provides an introduction to the emotion coaching principles and how to embed them into everyday interactions. You'll learn to support children in identifying their feelings and needs and guide them through calming and solution-focused techniques. We'll cover practical techniques tailored to neurodivergent and emotionally complex needs.

Date: 14 January 2026

Time: 10am - 12:30pm

Delivery: MS Teams

Audience: Parents and carers

School closes

healthyschools — 2025-08-04 12:39:55 UTC

Tuesday 21 July 2026

School Holidays

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Parent/carer sessions

healthyschools — 2025-08-04 12:39:55 UTC

Looking after your wellbeing: for parents and carers of children with SEND

healthyschools — 2025-08-04 12:39:55 UTC

The webinar covers strategies for looking after health and wellbeing as parents/carers, strategies to support children with SEND, and signposting to practical support.

Date: 30 January 2026

Time: 1pm - 2:30pm

Delivery: MS Teams

Audience: Parents and carers of children with SEND

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healthyschools — 2025-08-04 13:08:57 UTC

Spotlight on Safety Series: Fire Safety

healthyschools — 2025-08-05 11:10:34 UTC

The session will provide the most recent information and advice about fire safety, avoiding burns and scalds and ensuring the upcoming Bonfire Night and Halloween celebrations are injury free.

Date: 22 October 2025

Time: 12 - 12.30pm

Delivery: MS Teams

Audience: Parents and carers

Spotlight on Safety Series: Road Safety

healthyschools — 2025-08-05 11:12:05 UTC

The session will provide the most recent information and advice about road safety for children of all ages.

Date: 5 November 2025

Time: 12.00 - 12.30pm

Delivery: MS Teams

Audience: Parents and carers

Spotlight on Safety Series: E-scooter Safety

healthyschools — 2025-08-05 11:13:33 UTC

The session will provide the most recent information and advice on e-scooter safety. It will cover the law relating to e-scooter use and how to be safe if choosing to ride one.

Date: 19 November 2025

Time: 12.00 - 12.30pm

Delivery: MS Teams

Audience: Parents and carers

Spotlight on Safety Series: Product Safety (toys)

healthyschools — 2025-08-05 11:15:42 UTC

The session is planned in ahead of Black Friday. With this in mind, it will cover how to buy products safely online, what to look out for when buying toys and the most recent information about dangerous products for babies and children.

Date: 26 November 2025

Time: 12.00 - 12.30pm

Delivery: MS Teams

Audience: Parents and carers

Spotlight on Safety Series: Dog Safety

healthyschools — 2025-08-05 11:17:08 UTC

The session will provide the most recent information and advice about how children can be safe around dogs. It will cover pet dogs in the home and dogs met in public.

Date: 29 April 2026

Time: 12-12.30pm

Delivery: MS Teams

Audience: Parents and carers

Safer Internet Day: Keeping your children safe online

healthyschools — 2025-08-06 11:21:22 UTC

Join us on Safer Internet Day where will be discussing all things online safety including the positives of the online, the potential risks and how we can minimise them. We will also be exploring different online trends, behaviours and how we can encourage a safe and healthy relationship with the online world.

Date: 10 February 2026

Time: 4pm-4:45pm

Delivery: MS Teams

Audience: Parents and carers

Promoting Positive self-image and self-esteem in a digital age

healthyschools — 2025-08-06 11:23:41 UTC

In this session, we will explore the different aspects that affect self-image and self-esteem with a focus on social media. We will discuss the potential effects of social media on all things self and how we can support and promote positive self-worth and self-esteem.

Date: 22 April 2026

Time: 4pm-5pm

Delivery: MS Teams

Audience: Parents and carers

Keeping your children safe online

healthyschools — 2025-08-06 11:25:16 UTC

Join us ahead of the summer holidays where will be discussing all things online safety including the positives of the online, the potential risks and how we can minimise them. We will also be exploring different online trends, behaviours and how we can encourage a safe and healthy relationship with the online world.

Date: 8th July 2026

Time: 4pm-5pm

Delivery: MS Teams

Audience: Parents and carers

Children's Mental Health Awareness Week: Mental Health Awareness

healthyschools — 2025-08-08 10:17:46 UTC

Children's Mental Health Awareness week is 9th-13th February 2026. Get ready for this week by joining us for a session on mental health awareness.

This session focuses on children's mental health. This will cover topics on understanding mental health, signs and symptoms of mental health difficulties, how to support your child if they are struggling and looking after your own well-being.

Date: 6 February 2026

Time: 1pm-2:00pm

Delivery: MS Teams

Audience: Parents and carers

Mental Health Awareness Week: Children and Young People's Mental Health Awareness

healthyschools — 2025-08-08 10:37:57 UTC

Join us on Mental Health Awareness week as we explore children's mental health. This will cover topics on understanding mental health, signs and symptoms of mental health difficulties, how to support your child if they are struggling and looking after your own well-being.

Date: 11th May

Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm

Delivery: MS Teams

Audience: Parents and carers

Protecting Children from the Harms of Drugs and Alcohol

healthyschools — 2025-08-13 10:01:42 UTC

An interactive workshop to educate parents and carers about the dangers of drug and alcohol misuse, drawing upon current local intelligence and research.

Equips parents and carers with the tools to spot misuse, respond appropriately and effectively talk to their children about drugs and alcohol.

Date: 20 November 2025

Time: 10:00 - 11:00am

Delivery: MS Teams

Audience: Parents and Carers

Understanding Risk-Taking Behaviour in Adolescents

healthyschools — 2025-08-13 10:24:07 UTC

Explore why adolescents take risks – understanding brain development, peer influence, identity formation, and the role of digital culture in shaping decision-making.

Recognise and respond to signs of harmful risk-taking – practical strategies for supporting young people, setting boundaries, and encouraging safe, positive risk exploration.

Date: 29 January 2026

Time: 10:00 - 11:00am

Delivery: MS Teams

Audience: Parents and Carers

Hidden Risks – Gambling, Gaming, and Online Exposure

healthyschools — 2025-08-13 10:30:46 UTC

Understand the hidden risks in digital activities – explore how gambling, gaming, in-game spending, and online exposure impact young people’s mental health, money management, and self-esteem.

Learn practical strategies to support and safeguard children – recognise signs of addictive behaviours, manage online risks, and foster open conversations about safe digital habits.

Date: 21 May 2026

Time: 10:00 - 11:00am

Delivery: MS Teams

Audience: Parents and Carers

Understanding Menopause: International Women's Day

healthyschools — 2025-08-13 10:43:27 UTC

Join us on 2 March 2026 from 1pm to 2pm to explore menopause, its effects, and how to support those experiencing it. This informative webinar is designed for all parents and caregivers of any gender.

Date: 2 March 2026

Time: 1pm-2:00pm

Delivery: MS Teams

Audience: Parents/carers and school staff of all genders

RSHE Guidance: Parent/Carer Information Webinar

healthyschools — 2025-08-13 10:44:28 UTC

This session will give parents a clear overview of the government updates to the Relationships, Sex and Health Education guidance that will become statutory from September 2026. Parents will gain an understanding of what topics will be taught, their parental rights, and what schools should be doing to consult with them about their provision in school.

Date: 1st April 2026

Time: 1pm-2:00pm

Delivery: MS Teams

Audience: Parents/carers and school staff

Supporting your child to eat well and be active for less during their school years

healthyschools — 2025-08-14 15:13:47 UTC

This session will explore ways families can make healthier food choices on a lower budget. We will also explore lower cost and free movement activities to engage the whole family. The Eatwell Guide, portion sizes and sugar awareness will also be covered.

Date: 4 December

Time: 12 - 1pm

Delivery: MS Teams

Audience: Parents and carers

Supporting your child to eat well and be active for less during their school years

healthyschools — 2025-08-14 15:14:24 UTC

Date: 8th June

Time: 12:00-13:00pm

Delivery: MS Teams

Audience: Parents and carers

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healthyschools — 2025-08-19 08:12:11 UTC

Supporting your Child's Well-Being in Secondary School Transition

healthyschools — 2025-11-24 12:21:29 UTC

Join us ahead of your child's transition to secondary school to learn more about common worries you and your child may be experiencing during this time, preparing for change, managing worries, mental health awareness and practical support.

Date: 7th July 2026

Time: 10am-11am

Delivery: MS Teams

Audience: Parents and carers

Spotlight on Safety Series: Electrical Safety

healthyschools — 2025-12-15 13:51:07 UTC

The session will provide the most recent information and advice about electrical safety in the home.

Date: 4 February 2026

Time: 12 - 12.30pm

Delivery: MS Teams

Audience: Parents and carers

Spotlight on Safety Series: Water Safety

healthyschools — 2025-12-15 13:54:57 UTC

The session will provide the most recent information and advice about being safe around open water.

Date: 31 March 2026

Time: 12 - 12.30pm

Delivery: MS Teams

Audience: Parents and carers

Spotlight on Safety Series: Sun Safety

healthyschools — 2025-12-15 13:55:56 UTC

The session will provide the most recent information and advice about being in the sun.

Date: 13 May 2026

Time: 12 - 12.30pm

Delivery: MS Teams

Audience: Parents and carers