Delivered by Ygam, this engaging, evidence-based training, will help you develop a deeper understanding of how gaming and gambling affect young people in marginalised communities and faith groups, increase your confidence in addressing these sensitive topics, and give you practical strategies for prevention that respect cultural values. Topics will include:

How young people encounter gaming and gambling in their daily lives

The role of advertising, social media, and evolving gaming mechanics

Understanding vulnerability factors in marginalised groups

The role religion and culture can play in relation to gaming and gambling.

Gaming, gambling, and their impact on mental health and wellbeing

The blurred lines between gaming and gambling

Understanding in-game purchases, microtransactions and virtual currencies

Spotting the changes in behaviour that may signal harm

Supporting young people through effective conversations

Signposting and connecting young people with appropriate support

A greater understanding of these important and senstive areas can support our work with learners and communities. As always, we aim for this to be a safe, inclusive and positive space for CLD practitioners to share expertise, ask questions and develop knowledge to inform practice. All links, presentations and resources will be available for you to access on our ED&I i-develop group after the session.

The session will be held on MS Teams and a link will be sent to you 24 hours prior to the event

Professional Learning is a way for you as a professional CLD practitioner to show that you're keeping your CLD skills, knowledge and experience up to date, recording what you learn and reflecting on the impact it has on your practice. This online session may contribute to your annual CPD requirement.

EDI Forum: Community & Faith Leaders: Gaming and Gambling Harm Prevention