FREE Gaming and Gambling Awareness Workshops

At YGAM we want to support you to have meaningful interactions with your children, covering the topics of gaming and gambling with the aim of preventing future harms. We deliver to both parents and those supporting children in care.

Workshops for Professionals Supporting Children in Care

YGAM Parents offer a City & Guilds Assured programme, providing information to those supporting children in care* around gaming and gambling and how to spot the signs of harm.

Learning outcomes:

You will have an increased understanding of gaming and gambling
You will understand why children in care might game/gamble and the additional vulnerabilities they face
You will recognise the signs of gaming and gambling harm and know where to get further support
You will be able to identify measures to support the children in your care

*Suitable for foster carers and those working in children’s residential settings.

Gaming and Gambling Awareness & Information Sessions for Parents

YGAM Parents offer a 75 minute gaming and gambling awareness and information session for parents, grandparents and guardians.

The session covers:

Gambling: exploring the influences on children and young people
Gaming: discussing the benefits and concerns of gaming, including microtransactions
Understanding the blurred lines between gaming and gambling
Recognising the signs of harm and where to go for support

Oct

16/10/2023 Gaming & Gambling Awareness & Information Session for Parents

Online

Mon

06:00pm -

07:15pm

Oct

18/10/2023 Workshop for Professionals Supporting Children in Care

Online

Wed

10:00am -

01:00pm

Nov

14/11/2023 Workshop for Professionals Supporting Children in Care

Online

Tue

10:00am -

01:00pm

Nov

21/11/2023 Gaming & Gambling Awareness & Information Session for Parents

Online

Tue

06:30pm -

07:45pm

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