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Upcoming Webinar for Parents & Carers: Understanding the Pressures Boys Navigate Today
Upcoming Webinar for Parents & Carers: Understanding the Pressures Boys Navigate Today
As parents and carers, it can sometimes feel challenging to keep up with the unique societal messages and cultural pressures our children encounter daily.
To help navigate this, Voicebox CIC is hosting a dedicated, free online webinar for parents and carers of young people living or schooling in Richmond and Wandsworth.
Event: Parent Webinar: Understanding the pressures boys are navigating today
When: Thursday 16 July 2026, 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom
This session aims to give you practical insights into the complex messages boys and young people receive about masculinity today. By understanding the modern pressures they face, you will be better equipped to support them in growing into confident, caring, and emotionally resilient individuals.
Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and discover new ways to support the young people in your life.
To find out more about Voicebox CIC and the impactful work they do in schools and communities, visit their website at www.voiceboxcic.com.
MHST information for Parents
MHST information for Parents
To help families navigate emotional wellbeing with confidence, the AfC Mental Health Support Team has provided a comprehensive suite of resources, including direct referral pathways and practical guidance.
MHST leaflet explaining who and what we offer
Self-referral for primary aged pupils
Self-referral for secondary school pupils
Leaflets on our universal groups
Information from the Mental Health Support Team (MHST): Making a Self Referral
Information from the Mental Health Support Team (MHST): Making a Self Referral
Who are we?
Who are we?
The Mental Health Support Team (MHST) is a schools-based service, supporting children, young people and parents’
emotional wellbeing in a range of ways.
Who do we support?
Who do we support?
We work with children and young people, from the age of
5 to 18, who experience difficulties with their emotional wellbeing and mental health. These can be common for lots of young people and might include sadness, feeling low, anxiety or low self-esteem.
In primary schools, we also offer parents individual guided self-help sessions based on cognitive behaviour therapy principles, either around supporting their child to manage anxiety, or behaviour that challenges.
Whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing
Whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing
In addition, we support schools and families with:
In addition, we support schools and families with:
● parent webinars on a range of topics
● coffee mornings based at your child’s school
● staff workshops and support
● group work, assemblies and workshops to promote
emotional wellbeing
To self-refer, please follow the link below to complete a short online form:
Mental Health Support - Self Referral - Achieving for Children
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