- Outcomes
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Through this session, young people will:
- gain knowledge and awareness in order to make informed choices about gambling
- understand the impact of harmful gambling, and recognise the signs of gambling-related harm in themselves or others
- build their critical thinking skills and digital resilience
- know where and how to access support if they are experiencing gambling-related harm
The programme has delivered gambling awareness sessions directly to over 75,000 young people across the UK (since April 2020) and trained over 35,000 professionals who work with and support young people.
Young people report an increase in their knowledge of making safer choices in relation to gambling from below 70% pre-session to over 95% post-session.
- Service Description
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One-hour gambling awareness workshops for young people
An interactive session for young people to talk about their experiences of gambling and gaming in a non-judgemental space. By the end of the session year 6 students will be equipped with the latest knowledge, and will feel empowered to make safer, informed decisions about gambling and gaming.The session can be run in a classroom or adapted for an assembly, and covers the following:- What is gambling?
- Why do people choose to gamble?
- When does gambling cause harm?
- Where can I go for advice and support?
The sessions mirror what is recommended in PSHE guidance for education around gambling and gaming harms.GamCare’s youth provision has recently been awarded an advanced accreditation by the National Youth Agency, which includes our gambling awareness workshops, the support we offer young people, and our youth advisory board.All our staff have updated enhanced DBS checks, and come from a variety of backgrounds including:- teaching
- youth work
- social work
- mental health.
Staff are regularly observed to ensure their work is of high quality.
- Availability
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We have two full-time education and training Leads covering the Midlands, who are able to travel to deliver in-person or online.Depending on availability we can accommodate times and dates suitable to the participants, however, we may need plenty of notice during busy periods.
- Benefits
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- Local trainers with knowledge of local services and trends
- Addresses the statutory requirements of PSHE education, which gambling appears under economic well-being and money, managing risk and personal safety, and financial choices
- Adheres to the RSE and KCSE guidelines around online safety and safeguarding children from inappropriate online material
- Cost
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Free. The programme is fully-funded (currently until April 2024).
- Online booking form
- Website