Pornography is more accessible than ever, with young people increasingly exposed to explicit content online. This course examines the pornography of today, how access and content has changed, and the risks this poses to those in your care.

Foster carers provide safety, stability, and emotional support that can be life-changing for children and young people in care. In today’s digital world, that care must also extend online, where the risks for looked-after children are often greater. Their lived experiences can increase vulnerability to manipulation, grooming, exposure to harmful content, and other online harms. This course offers practical insights into the digital behaviours of children in care, tools to build digital resilience, and clear guidance for safe, appropriate responses to online concerns.

From viral trends and social media influencers to immersive gaming and anonymous chat apps, young people’s digital lives are constantly changing. This session offers a clear and current look at the online world as it really is for children and young people today.

Consent is a vital part of healthy relationships - yet young people are often exposed to inconsistent messages about what it really means. This course explores the legal, social, and cultural context of consent, including how its understanding has evolved over time.

The digital world is designed to capture attention—and keep it. In this course, we’ll explore how social media platforms, games, and streaming services are engineered to be engaging, and how this can lead to compulsive or unhealthy use among children and young people.

This bespoke, scenario-based course helps organisations test their ability to respond effectively to major incidents that could impact the safety of children, young people, and staff. Delegates will build confidence in strategic crisis response, multi-agency working, and employing a safeguarding first approach to decision-making.

Safer recruitment is a vital part of protecting children, young people, and adults at risk. This training equips participants with the knowledge and practical tools to make informed recruitment decisions that deter unsuitable individuals, uphold legal requirements, and strengthen safeguarding culture within their organisation.

An interactive learning experience which provides an insight into the way young people engage and interact with social media, through the use of physical cards, participants learn how to identify and mitigate risks.

This course equips church officers to assess and manage risks posed by individuals, including those who have sexually harmed. Training covers implementing safety plans and emphasises the importance of communication, collaboration, monitoring procedures and enhancing knowledge of relevant policies for a safer church environment. 

Youth ministry in the digital age demands online safety expertise. This course provides leaders with essential knowledge to tackle grooming, cyberbullying, and harmful content. Learn to build safe online spaces, develop vital policies, and use technology responsibly for effective ministry.