Parent Workshops 2025-26
Workshop 1: E-safety Videos
Date and time: N/A
Facilitator: Alan Mackenzie
Location: Please see the video links below
Alan Mackenzie is an online safety specialist who wishes to educate all parents on how they can support their children to make the correct choices online. Online safety is a huge and important area. Whilst many of us did not grow up with technology, it is integral to the lives of our children. In school we have lots of lessons throughout the school year to teach the children about keeping safe online and it is important that you are aware of the risks and issues too. Below, you will find links to a series of short videos. These are free to you as a parent/carer of a child in our school and are brought to you by a nationally renowned specialist. The videos will take you through a series of issues, they are non-technical and provide you with support and guidance, and can be watched as and when suits you. Please copy and paste the links into your web browser.
Video links:
Introduction - https://vimeo.com/743007345/e341f1df3b
The Four C’s - https://vimeo.com/743007688/7b32721a73
Online Gaming - https://vimeo.com/487627625/3c5538740c
YouTube - https://vimeo.com/743007877/5a6b770b19
Social Media - https://vimeo.com/743008058/bd664551f6
Screentime - https://vimeo.com/487629635/f125d6875e
Final Video, Useful Links and Resources - https://vimeo.com/743008295/2bdd851ca2
Workshop 2: KS4 Study Skills (Years 10 and 11 Parents)
Date and time: Wed 8th Oct 2025, 18.00-19.00
Facilitator: Mr Donnelly – Assistant Headteacher for Teaching and Learning at WHSG
Location: This event will be held at Wallington High School for Girls
This workshop is for the parents of Years 10 and Year 11 students. Mr Donnelly will provide parents and carers with tips and techniques to support their child with revision and how to retain more information and knowledge. The session will also look at how we can increase students’ chances of becoming expert learners.
Workshop 3: Autism and Eating Disorders
Date and time: Wed 15th Oct 2025, 18.00-19.30
Facilitator: Jenny Langley - Mental Health Trainer
Location: This is a virtual event - Zoom
Jenny Langley is an expert mental health trainer who has six children and has worked in a variety of positions within the pharmaceutical industry. Since her eldest son recovered from anorexia Jenny has utilised their experience, changed career and written two books; Boys Get Anorexia Too and The New Maudsley Training Manual. Jenny now provides support to families in her local community via a carer support group and New Maudsley carer skills workshops.
In recent years there has been much written about possible links between autism and eating disorders. There is no one recommended approach, although there is a large study currently being undertaken at the Maudsley hospital in London which is considering how treatment can most effectively be adapted for patients with a dual diagnosis of autism and anorexia. Of course, people with autism spectrum conditions (ASC) can present with a wide array of eating difficulties, not just restrictive eating. This session is aimed at providing parents and carers with the knowledge and skills to support a child with an eating problem and explore the possible links with autism.
Please see the meeting details below:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85759318427?pwd=ohgNJVdMaiT6xDtM9J3Cex3vGmU3F5.1
Meeting ID: 857 5931 8427
Passcode: 322564
Workshop 4: Self-esteem and the Selfie
Date and time: Wed 12th Nov 2025, 19.00-20.00
Facilitator: PAPAYA
Location: This event will be held at Nonsuch High School for Girls
PAPAYA was launched 6 years ago when Dr. Susie Davies, a university GP, noticed the poor mental health of students. She discovered their mental health problems were often linked to their relationship with technology, especially excessive social media use and gaming. Despite limited evidence at the time, she became convinced that tech use in adolescents was having a negative impact on young people's mental health. This workshop will cover the risks to mental health associated with spending too much time online and the impact social media can have on positive self-esteem. It will also look at innovative ways for families to achieve a healthy balance with technology.
Workshop 5: KS5 Study Skills (Years 12 and 13 Parents)
Date and time: Wed 19th Nov 2025, 18.00-19.00
Facilitator: Mr Donnelly – Assistant Headteacher for Teaching and Learning at WHSG
Location: This event will be held at Wallington High School for Girls
This workshop is for the parents of Years 12 and Year 13 students. Mr Donnelly will provide parents and carers with tips and techniques to support their child with revision and how to retain more information and knowledge. The session will also look at how we can increase students’ chances of becoming expert learners.
Workshop 6: Kooth – Supporting your child’s mental health
Date and time: Tues 9th Dec 2025, 18.00-19.00
Facilitator: Cassim Kaweesa - Kooth Engagement Lead
Location: This is a virtual event - Zoom
Many parents and carers of children and young people are worried or concerned about their child’s mental wellbeing. It can be difficult to know where to turn, or what services are available to support your child. Kooth is a safe online space offering NHS-commissioned mental health support for children and young people. In this session, Cassim (Kooth Engagement Lead) will talk us through how Kooth works and the support available.
Please see the meeting details below:
Microsoft Teams Meeting
Meeting ID: 385 774 903 731 2
Passcode: XG2zf3fe
Workshop 7: Improving Attendance
Date and time: Wed 14th Jan 2026, 18.00-19.00
Facilitator: Aniké Clarke (Education Welfare Officer - Cognus)
Location: This is a virtual event – Teams
This workshop will be led by our Education Welfare Officer, Aniké Clarke, who works for Cognus. It is for parents of students whose attendance is below 90% and finding it difficult to attend school on a regular basis. The aim of the workshop is to help parents develop a better understanding of how chronic absence can impact a child’s achievement and to explore strategies for improving their child’s attendance.
Please see the meeting details below:
Microsoft Teams Meeting
Meeting ID: 355 517 640 920
Passcode: 4ux7jM9a
Workshop 8: E-Safety
Date and time: Mon 9th Feb 2026, 18.00-19.00
Facilitator: Steve Welding - Education E-safety Adviser from Cognus
Location: This is a virtual event – Teams
Steve Welding is an online safety specialist who wishes to educate all parents on how they can support their children to make the correct choices online. As a parent or carer you play a key role in helping your child to stay safe online. You don’t need to be an expert on the internet to help keep your child safe online. This workshop will provide you with advice and resources to help you in supporting your child to use the internet safely, responsibly and positively.
Please see the meeting details below:
Microsoft Teams Meeting
Meeting ID: 328 317 871 653 4
Passcode: 2qr6gX3M
Workshop 9: Special Educational Needs Coffee Morning
Date and time: March 2026, time TBC
Facilitator: Mrs Bates (Director of Inclusion) and Tracy Matthews (Adapt to Learn ASD Specialist)
Location: This event will be held at Wallington High School for Girls
Mrs Bates (Director of Inclusion) and Tracy Matthews (Adapt to Learn ASD Specialist) will be available to speak to parents of those students who have SEN. This will be an informal session where parents can ask questions, share experiences and gather ideas for supporting their child with SEN.
Workshop 10: KS3 Study Skills (Years 7, 8 and 9 Parents)
Date and time: Tues 14th April 2026, 18.00-19.00
Facilitator: Mr Donnelly – Assistant Headteacher for Teaching and Learning at WHSG
Location: This event will be held at Wallington High School for Girls
This workshop is for the parents of Years 7, Year 8 and 9 students. Mr Donnelly will provide parents and carers with tips and techniques to support their child with revision and how to retain more information and knowledge. The session will also look at how we can increase students’ chances of becoming expert learners.
Workshop 11: Transition from Primary to Secondary School
Date and time: Wed 1st July 2026, 18.30-20.00
Facilitator: Hayley Cameron (Education Safeguarding Manager - Cognus), Steve Welding (Education E-safety Adviser - Cognus) and Aniké Clarke (Education Welfare Officer - Cognus)
Location: This is a virtual event – Teams
Hayley Cameron and Steve Welding from Cognus will be providing parents with helpful hints and tips on how to support their child as they transition from Primary to Secondary school. The Education Welfare Officer will also be on hand to provide guidance on attendance and the legal framework around school absence.
Please see the meeting details below:
Microsoft Teams Meeting
Meeting ID: 360 477 722 105 8
Passcode: aj2FR7WU