Wiltshire MHSTs are offering a range of free one-hour webinars for parents and carers from Autumn 2026. These sessions cover a variety of topics designed to support children’s mental health and wellbeing.
Upcoming sessions
Topics include:
- Understanding Anxiety in Children and Young People
Recommended for parents of children from Reception to Year 8. - Sleep and Healthy Sleep Habits
Recommended for parents of primary-aged children. - Recognising and Understanding Barriers to School Attendance
Suitable for parents of children and young people of all ages.
These webinars are currently available only to parents and carers of children attending one of our partner schools. Sessions will be repeated each school term at different times to make them as accessible as possible.
Please note that some webinars are delivered jointly with Bath and North East Somerset MHSTs.
Understanding Anxiety in Children and Young People
This webinar covers:
- What anxiety is and how it affects children and young people.
- Common signs and symptoms of anxiety.
- Practical ways to support a child experiencing anxiety.
Date and time: Thursday 03 December 2026, 6.30pm
Book your place: Understanding Anxiety in Children and Young People webinar
Sleep and Healthy Sleep Habits
This webinar covers:
- The importance of sleep.
- The relationship between sleep and mental health.
- Practical tips for improving sleep.
Date and time: Thursday 05 November 2026, 1.00pm
Book your place: Sleep and Healthy Sleep Habits webinar
Recognising and Understanding Barriers to School Attendance
This webinar covers:
- Understanding anxiety and barriers to school attendance.
- How to talk to your child about anxiety and school.
- Working together to support your child.
- Looking after your own wellbeing.
Date and time: Monday 30 November 2026, 11.00am
Book your place: Recognising and Understanding Barriers to School Attendance webinar