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.

Feedback from 2023

"Thoroughly enjoyed this training as it provides you with the theory behind sleep and gives you an opportunity to explore case studies which benefit practice.'

'Thank you for such an interesting couple of days!  The whole team is really engaging which really helped the online learning experience.'

"Excellent training which has given me the skills and confidence to support parents with sleep difficulties"

*Thank you for all the links which will really inform my clinical practice.'

'Really enjoyed the learning and hearing from individuals whom had been a key part of research. Will be very useful.'

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.

  • Southampton Sleep Training Module Programme

    With over a decade of experience in teaching professionals about sleep and its disorders in children we have responded to demand by introducing a new modular online learning programme. This offers a number of advantages:
    • flexibility to choose what level of training is appropriate to your needs and practice 
    • flexibility to choose specialist modules relevant to your practice 
    • shorter courses that fit in more easily alongside demands of work 
    • more cost effective (no travel, accommodation costs)
    • suited to a range of professionals enriching interdisciplinary learning
    • based on current clinical and research evidence 
    Aimed at all professionals that work in the field of Paediatrics.  

    This course is not suitable for professionals within private organisations. 
    Module Title
    Cost
    Eligibility
    ​Module 1 - Basic Sleep Know How
    £160.00
    None
    ​​Module 2 - Disorders of Sleep
    ​£195.00
     Must have attended module 1
    ​Module 3 - Managing Sleep Problems in Neurodevelopmental Disorders
    ​£195.00
    Must have attended module 1
    ​Module 4 - Managing Sleep Problems in Children with Physical Disability and Sensory Impairment
    ​​£195.00
    Can be taken as a stand alone module
    ​Module 5 - Managing Chronic Insomnia
    ​​£195.00
    Must have attended module 1

    Module 1 - 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 4th March - Tuesday 5th March 2024
    Time - 0900 - 1300 hrs each day (8 hours total)
    Delivery - Zoom
    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 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 13th March - Tuesday 14th March 2024
    Time - 0900 - 1400 hrs each day (10 hours total)
    Delivery - Zoom
    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 10th March - Tuesday 11th June 2024
    Time - 0900 - 1400 hrs each day (10 hours total)
    Delivery - Zoom
    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 - Tuesday 8th March - Wednesday 9th October 2024
    Time - 0900 - 1400 hrs each day (10 hours total)
    Delivery - Zoom
    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​​

    Module 5 - Managing Chronic Insomnia

    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 - Tuesday 12th Novmber - Wednesday 13th November 2024
    Time - 0900 - 1400 hrs each day (10 hours total)
    Delivery - Zoom
    Course content:
    • Basics of sleep disorders
    • Anxiety and sleep
    • Sleep Behaviours -a psychological perspective
    • Development Hot Spots
    • Models of working
    • Effective Assessment
    • Developing  a Sleep Programme​​​