As the lines between online and offline continue to blur, in particular for young people, it is increasingly important that the language, phrases and terminology used online are understood by practitioners working with children and young people. While “sexting” is a word now commonly recognised and used, would you know what had happened if a child told you they had just “PWNED”, or how to react if they felt they were being “trolled” or “catfished” ?

With the rise of increased usage of social media and online “IRL” gaming, so too comes new words and phrases that, in order to best support the young people we work with, it is sensible to try and understand.

This webinar will introduce a range of current language/phrases from the online world, explain the significance for safeguarding in recognising and understanding this language, and provide suggestions for staying current and accessing additional resources.

Audience:
This webinar is suitable for anyone working with children and young people in a professional capacity, and will also be of interest to any carers, guardians, parents in a personal capacity.

Training aims: 

• Why understanding relevant language is important
• Recognising and understanding online language, including social media and Gaming
• Recognising commonly used social media platforms and games
• To provide recommended resources for staying current.

Cost:

• Member rate: £60
• Non-member rate: £120*

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Webinar host: Adrian Sladdin, Director, Seventh Wave

Adrian Sladdin has worked in education and training for over thirty years, both in mainstream schools as an English Teacher and Pastoral Lead but also as a senior manager for a UK awarding body, creating curriculum content and training materials. He is acknowledged to be a leading expert on training teachers and tutors on the issues of young people and problematic gaming and gambling, with his resources being accredited by the PSHE Association, Pearson and City & Guilds for the last five years. He has also worked on a major SEN project in the Punjab, developing and delivering training to 300 teachers. This work is delivered through Seventh Wave Training, of which he is one of the two directors.

In addition, Adrian is a Director at Aspire Prep UK, an innovative training business based in London, offering education, leadership and mentoring solutions to local authorities in the United Kingdom and external international clients. He is also the co-founder of the Young International Leadership Programme, an engaging programme for young people around the world looking to develop their skills. He also sits as an expert in the International Centre for Learning and Leadership which prepares young people for future employment with a global focus.