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May 7: Young people and gambling: What schools can do to improve safeguards

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This edition of the SecEd Webinar on May 7 will explore the risks of gambling and gaming faced by young people from a school safeguarding and curriculum perspective, discussing the growing risks posed by online influences, the blurred lines between gaming and gambling, and what we can do to protect and educate our students.
Blurred lines: Among the topics of discussion, this webinar will discuss how we can educate young people about the gambling-like mechanics that are increasingly found in gaming, such as loot boxes and micro-transactions. - Adobe Stock

 

This webinar is designed for educators, school leaders, and professionals in the education sector who play a crucial role in safeguarding and educating young people.

Produced with support from youth gambling charity ygam and in conjunction with our sister magazine Children & Young People Now, this webinar's expert panel will explore young people, gaming and gambling from a school safeguarding and curriculum perspective – discussing the growing risks posed by online influences, the blurred lines between gaming and gambling, and what we can do to protect and educate young people.

The panel discussion will focus on the role of schools in prevention and early intervention. Topics will include:

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