Supporting schools to improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people
Young people and gambling: What schools can do
Thursday 24th April 2025
There's a fine line between gaming and gambling that's easily blurred for young people. Children and Young People Now want to start the discussion on the prevalence of young people and gambling, examining the growing risks posed by online influences, and highlighting these blurred lines.
Join the webinar on 7th May 2025 at 4:30pm, sponsored by YGAM, to hear from expert panellists offering practical advice and guidance for educators, school leaders, and any other education professionals. Panellists will discuss how schools can integrate gambling harm awareness into PSHE and safeguarding policies, equipping teachers with the knowledge and confidence to address these issues.
Join the webinar on 7th May 2025 at 4:30pm, sponsored by YGAM, to hear from expert panellists offering practical advice and guidance for educators, school leaders, and any other education professionals. Panellists will discuss how schools can integrate gambling harm awareness into PSHE and safeguarding policies, equipping teachers with the knowledge and confidence to address these issues.
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The panel discussion will focus on the role of schools in prevention and early intervention.
Topics will include:
- The impact of advertising and social media
- How peer pressure can influence gambling behaviours
- The increasing presence of gambling-like mechanics in gaming, such as loot boxes and microtransactions.
The session will also provide practical strategies for embedding gambling harm prevention into the curriculum, supporting students who may be at risk, and working collaboratively with parents and external organisations to create a safer environment for young people.
The panel discussion will focus on the role of schools in prevention and early intervention.
Topics will include:
- The impact of advertising and social media
- How peer pressure can influence gambling behaviours
- The increasing presence of gambling-like mechanics in gaming, such as loot boxes and microtransactions.
The session will also provide practical strategies for embedding gambling harm prevention into the curriculum, supporting students who may be at risk, and working collaboratively with parents and external organisations to create a safer environment for young people.
