Parent webinars
Get ready to be inspired, empowered and equipped with the knowledge to be the best parent you can be…
At Parentkind, we support everyone in a parenting role. And let’s face it, parenting can be a challenging job. Tackling a wide range of topics, our webinars are designed to share insight on how you can support your child with a wide range of learning and life experiences, strengthen your understanding of education and school life and foster solid parent-child relationships along the way.
During these interactive webinars, you’ll be able to engage with our experts, ask questions and connect with others on a similar journey — we believe in the power of community and the strength of sharing experiences and learning together.
Browse our webinars
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Moving to secondary school can bring exciting opportunities, but it can also be a time of significant change or challenge for some autistic children. This session will help you understand why transitions can feel particularly difficult for neurodivergent children and provide practical strategies to support your child with confidence. We will explore your rights around SEN support and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), helping you understand what support you can expect and how to advocate effectively for your child. You’ll gain practical guidance on working with schools, including questions to ask, how to get the most from school visits and meetings and what to do if you feel your concerns are not being heard. Together, we’ll help you and your child feel informed, supported and ready for a successful transition to secondary school.
- Date: 10/09/2026
- Time: 7.00 — 8.30pm
- Location: Zoom (online)
- Facilitator: Carly Steel
- Suitable for: Primary, post-primary, secondary
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This session explores some of the common friendship challenges facing children as they begin their journey through primary school. We will outline how to support your child as they learn to socialise and meet new children and adults, whilst gaining independence. It will remove the worry of how to deal with feelings of vulnerability or seeming different and provide practical guidance on how to handle the pressure to compete and compare. We will lay the foundations for you and your child to feel secure in their reception year as they adjust to those around them.
- Date: 15/09/2026
- Time: 12.30 — 1.30pm
- Location: Zoom (online)
- Facilitator: Lisa McLeod
- Suitable for: Early years, primary
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Choosing a secondary school can feel overwhelming. This webinar will help you understand what really matters when comparing schools, what to look for during open evenings and visits and how to find the right fit for your child. You’ll leave with practical guidance and greater confidence in making a decision that supports your child’s happiness, wellbeing and future success.
- Date: 16/09/2026
- Time: 7.30 — 8.30pm
- Location: Zoom (online)
- Facilitators: Racheal Smith and Sarah Anyan, Parentkind
- Suitable for: Primary
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Back by popular demand! This engaging session introduces parents to the power of metacognition – the ability to understand and reflect on one’s own thoughts – which is critical for successful learning. Why metacognition matters: Learn why developing this skill can significantly boost your child’s academic performance. 18 practical ideas for parents: Discover simple, effective ways to transform how you communicate with your child without mastering the curriculum or modern teaching methods. Empower your child to thrive in school with strategies you can start using today!
- Date: 23/09/2026
- Time: 7.30 — 8.30pm
- Location: Zoom (online)
- Facilitator: Liz Keable
- Suitable for: All ages
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Starting school is a big milestone for both children and parents. If you’re preparing to apply for a primary school place, join us for this practical and reassuring webinar. We’ll explore what to look for when visiting schools, the questions to ask and how to find the school that’s the right fit for your child. You’ll leave with greater confidence and practical guidance in how to make an informed decision that supports your child’s happiness, wellbeing and learning.
- Date: 24/09/2026
- Time: 12.30 — 1.30pm
- Location: Zoom (online)
- Facilitators: Racheal Smith and Sarah Anyan, Parentkind
- Suitable for: Early years
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Join us for a practical and insightful webinar designed to help you confidently navigate your child’s big emotions. In this session, you will learn when and how to implement effective strategies that provide the right support at the right time. We’ll explore a diverse range of coping tools, from mindfulness exercises to creative outlets, tailored to different personalities and preferences. This webinar will empower you to make emotional moments more manageable and meaningful, strengthening your connection with your child.
- Date: 30/09/2026
- Time: 7.00 — 8.30pm
- Location: Zoom (online)
- Facilitator: Jennifer Wyman, Bridge the Gap Child Mental Health C.I.C
- Suitable for: All ages
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When a child is struggling to attend school, it can be difficult to know how best to support them. This session will help parents understand Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) and barriers to attendance through a compassionate, neuroaffirming lens, enabling you to better understand what your child may be experiencing. We will explore some of the underlying causes of school distress, including anxiety, sensory overwhelm, masking, unmet needs and feelings of not belonging. The session will examine why behaviour-based or punitive approaches can sometimes increase distress and create further barriers to attendance, while highlighting the importance of emotional safety and understanding. You’ll gain practical strategies to support your child’s engagement with education in ways that feel achievable and sustainable, while learning how to work collaboratively with schools and other professionals to reduce barriers and improve outcomes. Together, we’ll help you feel more confident in supporting your child’s wellbeing, attendance and long-term success.
- Date: 15/10/2026
- Time: 12.00 — 1.30pm
- Location: Zoom (online)
- Facilitator: Carly Steel
- Suitable for: Primary, post-primary, secondary
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Being a parent of an ADHD child can be like a roller coaster sometimes. This brand of neurodivergence by its nature is unpredictable at times. However, with the right strategies and levels of understanding, parents will share a bond with fiercely loyal and wonderfully fantastic children. In this session, we’ll look at how ADHD can manifest in children. We’ll look at particular quirks that may affect mental health and we’ll talk about advocacy and being neurodivergent affirmative in parenting. We’ll also look at how to help your child learn to love and accept their difference in a way that builds self-esteem.
- Date: 19/10/2026
- Time: 7.30 — 8.30pm
- Location: Zoom (online)
- Facilitator: Gwendolyn Jones, Educating Matters
- Suitable for: All ages
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Communicating with teenagers can sometimes feel challenging as they become more independent and navigate the changes of adolescence. This session will help you understand why communication can break down and what parents can realistically expect during the teenage years. We’ll explore practical strategies to support positive conversations around school, friendships, wellbeing and family life, helping you strengthen your relationship and reduce conflict. You’ll also learn how to manage your own emotions when discussions don’t go as planned, leaving you with greater confidence to support your teenager and keep communication channels open.
- Date: 03/11/2026
- Time: 7.30 — 8.30pm
- Location: Zoom (online)
- Facilitators: Michael Whitworth and Miranda Perry, Abrial
- Suitable for: Post-primary, secondary
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Join us for an engaging and accessible webinar based on The Oxford Brain Story, a public health initiative that highlights the importance of early brain development for lifelong health. Co-facilitated by Professors Elizabeth Rapa and Louise Dalton from the University of Oxford, this session will introduce you to five evidence-based metaphors that make the science of brain development easy to understand and apply in everyday life. You’ll explore how children’s brains develop in the early years, discover what experiences strengthen brain growth and learn how early experiences shape long-term health and wellbeing. Through interactive micro-sessions, you’ll also consider practical ways to bring this knowledge into your day-to-day parenting. You will gain a deeper understanding of your child’s developing brain and practical ideas to support their lifelong growth and resilience.
- Date: 12/11/2026
- Time: 7.30 — 8.30pm
- Location: Zoom (online)
- Facilitators: Professor Elizabeth Rapa and Professor Louise Dalton, Oxford University
- Suitable for: All ages
Book a webinar
To book a place, select your child’s school by searching for the postcode below and you’ll be directed to the webinar registration form.
Top questions
If you’ve got a query about our webinars or how we can support parents further, feel free to contact us.
Yes, the webinars are free to attend for everyone – you don’t have to be a parent of a Parentkind PTA member school.
Sign up through this page on the website. Fill in the fields, selecting your school and the webinar you’d like to attend. You’ll then be asked a few sign-up questions. Once registered you will receive a registration confirmation email. There is no need for a PTA login or any kind of account – anyone can access the page. If you don’t have a child in school, select the most appropriate option under ‘other sign-up options’ along with the webinar you’d like to attend. You’ll then follow the same process as outlined above.
The webinars aren’t recorded, so there is no option for parents to receive a recording after the event. We encourage attendance on the day so you can take part in the interactive session.
No, turning on your camera is not required. However, if you’re able to, we encourage it as it helps create a more engaging and interactive experience.
If you’re experiencing issues signing up for a webinar, please contact a member of the team at [email protected] and we will do our best to help sign you up.
We collect this data to better understand our audience, to gain an insight into the needs and wants of parents around the UK and to be able to report on impact to our PTA members, schools, parents and funders. Please note that we will never share your personal data with third parties. Please see our Privacy policy for more details.
We try and vary the times of webinars, offering a mix of lunchtime and evening slots that take into account what’s popular, as well as facilitator availability. If there’s a time, you’d like us to consider, please let us know and we will keep it in mind for future.
Currently our webinars are for parents and carers who are either based in the UK or who have children at schools who follow the UK curriculum.
We recognise that some people who wish to join our webinars do not have a child in a school. We have included the following sign-up options to ensure as many people as possible can benefit from the webinars:
- Educational professional
- Foster carer
- Home educator
- Parent of an Early Years child
Absolutely! Download our parent webinars toolkit, which gives you ready-made social media and newsletter posts as well as email copy to send to parents and school leaders.
