Helping your child get better sleep

<p>This workshop, led by two assistant educational psychologists from Swindon Borough Council, explores why good-quality sleep is so important for children’s wellbeing, learning, and emotional regulation. We’ll look at how sleep and stress affect the developing brain, common sleep difficulties, and what helps, including routines, environment, and reassurance. The session also shares practical, easy-to-use strategies you can try at home to support healthier sleep patterns. If you’d like to feel more confident in helping your child get the rest they need, this workshop may be helpful for you.</p>

<p>This course is for eligible adults ages 19+ who live in Swindon. More information on the eligibility criteria is available using this link <a href="https://tinyurl.com/4s3rwdyh">https://tinyurl.com/4s3rwdyh</a><br />
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<p>By the end of the course, you will:<br />
-improve your understanding of why good-quality sleep matters for your child&#039;s wellbeing and learning<br />
-be more confident using simple strategies at home to support healthier sleep routines<br />
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<p>Everything is provided but you may choose to bring a pad and pen to make notes.  Please remember it is an online course and you will need access to the internet.</p>

<p>Your progress will be assessed through informal group and individual activities such as discussions.</p>

<p>You will receive information and advice about your next steps that could include further learning, volunteering or routes into employment.</p>

<p>We will contact you to make sure this course is the right one for you.</p>

<p>You will join an online group in a friendly and supportive vitual environment. Interactive learning will take place through discussions, group work, videos and hands-on practice of different tools and techniques.</p>