SWPS Talks Webinars is a series of bite-size webinars designed to support parents navigate important topics.
The SWPS Talks series aimed to provide advice and support for parents on a range of important and emotive topics from friendship issues to online safety and managing anxiety. All the webinars were written and presented by staff at SWPS who were either Department Heads or subject area specialists. To watch the recordings of any of the events click the links below.
E-Safety – Mobile phones and social media apps for the under 13s
Navigating the introduction of a mobile phone for your child and exploring some of the potential hurdles you might experience in the first year with practical tips to help your family to use technology as a positive tool.
E-Safety – Part 1 : Helping your child to stay safe online
While there are huge benefits to being online, SWPS recognises many parents feel concerned about the activities and content their children are accessing. Find out our top tips for helping to keep your child safe online.
Wellbeing – Managing anxiety in teenage girls
In this webinar we will be exploring some of the different sources of anxiety in teenage girls and how they can present in school, which can often be quite different to how they are displayed at home, as well as how parents/carers can support the anxious child.
Wellbeing – Managing girls’ friendships
Why do teenage girls seem to struggle with their friendships and how can parents help? Practical advice and a quick dip into the psychology of the teenage girl’s social life.
The Journey into Secondary School Education
Talking you through the academic and social journey that your child will face when moving from Primary to Secondary school.
Working Smart
Young people today have busy lives and can be pulled in multiple directions by everything that is on offer outside of the classroom at secondary school. This webinar outlines how to ‘work smart’ on academic study, in partnership with teachers, to ensure academic success without compromising on an all-round education. We will look at the learning toolkit available, with talking heads from students recalling their experiences of learning and developing strategies that work for them.
E-Safety – Part 2 : Navigating inappropriate actions online
While there are huge benefits to being online, SWPS recognises many parents feel concerned about the activities and content their children are accessing. Find out our top tips for helping to keep your child safe online.
