Sleep is a fundamental aspect of a child's health and development, playing a crucial role in their physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being. In paediatrics, ensuring that children obtain good quality sleep is essential, as inadequate or disturbed sleep can have far-reaching effects on their overall health, behavior, and ability to learn. Unfortunately, various sleep disorders, such as insomnia, sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, and circadian rhythm disorders, can disrupt sleep patterns, leading to significant challenges for both children and their families. The proper identification, understanding, and treatment of these sleep disorders are vital components of paediatric care.

Southampton Sleep Training offers a comprehensive modular program designed to equip all members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) with the essential knowledge and understanding of sleep in children. This training focuses on the importance of sleep, the different types of sleep disorders that can affect children, and the evidence-based approaches to managing these conditions. By providing this specialized education, the program aims to empower healthcare professionals to effectively address sleep-related issues in paediatrics, ensuring that children receive the best possible care for optimal growth and development.

Cancellation Policy

In the event of a cancellation made 6 weeks prior to the course starting, you will receive a refund for the module that you are unable to attend. You will be offered to transfer onto the module the following year, or you will be able to transfer your place to someone else within your organisation. Unfortunately, cancellations made within 2 weeks prior to the course starting will not be able to be transferred to someone else or transferred onto the module the following year.  
 
Refunds requested within 6 weeks of the course date will be considered in exceptional circumstances and reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
 
Payment or invoice information must be received at least 6 weeks in advance. We will contact you 8 weeks prior to the course and if no response or payment information is provided your place(s) will be released.

  • Module 1a - Basic Sleep Know How

    This course provides a basic scientific understanding of sleep and will allow you to advise on evidenced based good sleep habits. It can be taken as a stand-alone course and requires no pre-requisites but is also a foundation for later specialist modules. 
    Date - Monday 3rd March and Tuesday 4th March 2025
    Time - 0900 - 1300 hrs each day (8 hours total)
    Delivery - Zoom
    ​    Cost - £160 per person
    Course content:
    • Children’s sleep problems in a family context
    • Science of Sleep – understanding the mysteries of sleep 
    • Why children sleep -  the role of sleep in childhood 
    • Culture and Sleep – sleep around the world 
    • Fundamentals of Sleep Hygiene – providing advice based on science not ‘hearsay’
    If you are a registered member of the British Sleep Society, you are eligible for £25 off the price of Module 1.  When completing your booking form, please provide your membership number for confirmation. 

  • Module 1b - Sleep Basics for Everyday Practice

    This one day training will run as a live, online event and will include presentations on
    • Family perspectives of living with sleep problems, including sleep and culture
    • The science of sleep and why it is important in childhood
    • The fundamentals of good sleep habits
    • Basic management strategies of chronic insomnia
    • Awareness of common sleep disorders
    • Case studies and group exercises ​ ​
    Date - Wednesday 2nd April 2025
    Time - 0900-1700hrs
    Location - Virtual (via Zoom)
    Cost - £150 per person (group discounts are available for groups over 10 people)
    ​Aimed at professionals that work in the field of Health Visiting and School Nursing, Portage, Social Care and other community based specialities.

    Following completion of this one day course, if you have gained an appetite to know more about sleep, you may wish to book onto our modular programme. You would receive a discounted rate of £75 to attend Core Module 1.

  • Module 2 - Disorders of Sleep

    This course develops your understanding of sleep disorders in childhood (based on the international classification of sleep disorders III) and how these can be treated.
    Date - Monday Monday 12th May and Tuesday 13th May 2025
    Time - 0900 - 1400 hrs each day (10 hours total)
    Delivery - Zoom
    ​    Cost - £195 per person
    Course content:
    • Core Sleep Disorders and their treatments (e.g. disorders of hypersomnolence, movement disorders, circadian rhythm disorders; chronic insomnia; sleep related breathing disorders)
    • Measuring Sleep
    • Use of medication in sleep ​

  • Module 3 - Managing Sleep Problems in Neurodevelopmental Disorders

    This course develops your understanding of sleep disorders in childhood (based on the international classification of sleep disorders III) and how these can be treated.
    Date - Monday 2nd June and Wednesday 4th June 2025
    Time - 0900 - 1400 hrs each day (10 hours total)
    Delivery - Zoom
    ​    Cost - £195 per person
    Course content:
    • Sleep and ASD
    • Sleep and children with ADHD
    • Sleep in Children with Down syndrome
    • Syndrome specific sleep problems in children with rare neurodevelopmental disorders
    • Sleep and Epilepsy
    • Sleep and pain in non-verbal children​​

  • Module 4 - Managing Sleep in Children with Physical Disability and Sensory Impairment

    This course develops your understanding of sleep disorders in childhood (based on the international classification of sleep disorders III) and how these can be treated.
    Date - Monday 29th September and Wednesday 1st October 2025
    Time - 0900 - 1400 hrs each day (10 hours total)
    Delivery - Zoom
    ​    Cost - £195 per person
    Course content:
    • Prevalence predictors and impact of sleep problems in children with physical disabilities
    • How do co-morbidities and their care impact on sleep
    • Thermoregulation and sleep
    • Respiratory Challenges and their treatments
    • Daytime participation and Sleep​​