I’ve started trying out a few new rules around gaming at home, and I’d love to hear what other parents are doing. How do you keep your kids gaming safe and balanced without taking the fun away?
Drop a comment and share 👇 It’s always great to hear what works in other homes! 🙌🏻
I couldn’t recommend Ygam enough for the information and advice they have given me from deep dives on certain games, parental controls, in-game spending and the fact that some games feature gambling-style mechanisms! They also run free online workshops for parents
#gaming #parentalcontrols #ygam #digitalsafety #screentime ingamepurchases AD
🔎⚽️ Our #LetsExplore series is back! This time, we’re taking a closer look at EA’s hugely popular football game, FC26. If your child received it for Christmas, you’re not alone, it’s one of the most played games right now!
FC26 can be fun, social, and a great way for young players to develop skills. However, with in-game communication and potential spending opportunities, it’s important for parents to be aware of the risks, from hackers and scams to interactions with other players.
👉 Swipe through our #FamilyGuide!
#LetsExplore #FC26 #EA #ParentalControls #ScreenTime #Gaming #FamilyGuide
📊 NEW: Today we have published a wide-ranging report, in partnership with @mumsnet which provides valuable insights into children’s video gaming habits and parental attitudes. The research, based on a survey of over 1,000 UK parents, explores their views and perspectives, uncovering some fascinating findings. Coverage in @thetimes today. 📰
🎮 Boys aged 15–17 spend nearly 34 hours a week gaming.
🎮 Children spend an average of 20.4 hours a week gaming.
🎮 79% of parents identified that too much screen time was a concern.
🎮 2 in 3 parents worry about the risk of addiction in video games.
🎮 41% of parents are concerned about gambling-style mechanisms in games.
🎮 90% of parents set spending limits for their child when playing video games.
🎮 91% of parents support education on gaming harms in schools.
➡️ Read the full report on our website.
#Mumsnet #ParentalAttitudes #ParentSurvey #ChildrenAndGaming
🏆 We are delighted to have won the Making an Impact Award at the Esri UK Customer Success Awards 2026.
We’ve been recognised for how we’ve used Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to transform the way we map and measure our reach, helping us understand where our programmes are supporting young people, how this aligns with local risk, and where we can target our work to achieve the greatest impact.
By combining data and insight in this way, we’re strengthening how we plan, deliver, and evidence our work to better support children and young people.
Congratulations to all the other winners and finalists! 🎉
#MappyDays #EsriUKAC26 #Winners
🩺 Happy International Nurses Day! We’re proud to train and support nurses every week and to play a part in the work they do with children and young people.
Whether you’re working in a clinic, school, or wider healthcare setting, our evidence-based training equips you with the knowledge and practical tools to:
✅ Identify early signs of gaming and gambling-related harms
✅ Apply strategies for intervention and support
✅ Confidently support conversations with children and young people
✅ Make effective referrals to appropriate support pathways
👉 Access our specialist training today.
#IND2026 #OurNursesOurFuture #PublicHealth #EarlyIntervention #Nursing
🧠 This Mental Health Awareness Week, the theme is all about taking actions to improve mental health. It’s a reminder that we don’t need to do everything at once, even small, everyday actions can make a real difference to how we feel and how we support others.
Let’s turn awareness into action this week. Here are 10 small actions we can all take 👇
🏖️ 1. Plan something to look forward to.
🍏 2. Eat well
🌳 3. Get closer to nature
🛌 4. Get good sleep
🎨 5. Get creative
🏃♂️ 6. Move regularly
💡 7. Try mindfulness
📞 8. Make time for friends
💜 9. Be kind
🗣️ 10. Talk things over with someone you trust
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #TakeAction
↗️ Scale matters, and we’re proud of it. But what matters more is what that reach represents.
It means millions of young people now have the knowledge, understanding and confidence to lead safer digital lives and build resilience to gaming and gambling harms.
Behind that number is an incredible, supportive network of schools, colleges, universities, community groups, sports clubs and many others who help deliver our shared social purpose.
#SafeguardingOurDigitalGeneration
📵 We join leading voices from the education sector in welcoming the Government’s plan to introduce a legal ban on smartphones in schools in England.
While mobile phones clearly have value for young people outside of school, teachers and parents consistently report that they are more disruptive than beneficial within the school environment.
This is not about resisting technology. It is about getting the conditions right during the school day so that learning, focus and social development are prioritised.
#FocusWithoutPhones #SmartphoneBan #PhoneFreeSchools
❓How many students have gambled in the past year?
❔How much are they really spending?
❓Who and what influences their gambling?
❔How is it affecting their student life?
Explore the latest insights from our #AnnualStudentGamblingSurvey
#student #gambling #studentlife #studentmoney #support #fyp #mentalhealth
🎮 Our latest #KnowTheGame video focuses on Counter-Strike 2 (CS2), which carries an age rating of 17+.
Watch our 2-minute explainer to learn what the game is all about, its content, mechanics, and in-game purchases, giving you a clearer understanding of what young people may be engaging with.
👉 Join our free workshop designed for adults supporting young people who game via link in bio!
#KnowTheGame #CS2 #CounterStrike #ParentTips
📲 Social media is now one of the most powerful influences in young people’s lives. Our latest survey highlights just how much online content is shaping gambling behaviours of students.
From viral clips to influencer endorsements, exposure is constant and often subtle. It' clear social media is influencing attitudes and shaping real-world behaviour.
👉 Read our press release and reports via link in bio.
AnnualStudentGamblingSurvey2026 #StudentWellbeing #Universities #StudentSupport #Prevention #Gambling
