Are you wondering how you can support your child to navigate the challenges of the digital world?
If you've watched Netflix's drama Adolescence or Channel 4's documentary Swiped: The School That Banned Smartphones, you may be worried. We're here to help you to support your children in using digital platforms as safely as possible.
Join us on Thursday 15 May for one of two free sessions helping you to parent in the digital age, sharing advice and guidance before we open the floor for you to ask questions to our panel of experts, including:
Child online safety specialist Anna Sarjantson from Screen-Safe
Consultant Clinical Psychologist Dr Susan Yorke, who specialises in children, adolescents and young adults
Registered Mental Health Nurse Mrs Picton, who is the Welfare Nurse at Hymers College
Hymers College's safeguarding leads
Parents of Pre-School to Year 6 Children: 4pm - 5:30pm
With 17% of 3- and 4-year-olds having social media profiles (Ofcom), it's vital to start these conversations early. This session will include topics such as:
Understanding what children are seeing and doing online today
Parental controls and screentime
Social media, in particular WhatsApp, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram and YouTube - how these platforms work, the risks and how can you make them safer
Gaming, from Roblox to inappropriate games being accessed by children
Cyberbullying
Supporting healthy digital habits at home
Conversations to be starting at home
Parents of Year 7 - Year 13 Children: 6pm - 7:30pm
As your child's independence grows, so do the challenges of navigating the online world. This session will include topics such as:
Understanding what children and teens are seeing and doing online today
Social media, in particular WhatsApp, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram and YouTube - how these platforms work, the risks and how can you make them safer
AI apps
Gaming
Cyberbullying
Grooming, sextortion and sexting
Pornography
Misinformation and harmful content
Supporting healthy digital habits at home
Conversations to be starting at home
Booking
As well as welcoming current Hymers families, tickets are available for families of children joining us this September and families within our wider community with children at other schools, so please invite your friends.
Please note that this event is suitable for adults only. Please book one ticket per adult who will be attending.
Book your place via Ticket Tailor below or using this link.