Gaming

This webinar will provide headteachers, designated safeguarding leads and all teaching staff with an in-depth understanding of the gaming world, what makes it so appealing and how it can be used for positive educational purposes.

This webinar will provide headteachers, designated safeguarding leads and all teaching staff with an in-depth understanding of the gaming world, what makes it so appealing and how it can be used for positive educational purposes.

Playing video games online is a massively popular pastime, with hundreds of millions of young devotees right across the world. In this bite-size video, presented by Myleene Klass, we'll help you to 'level up' your knowledge of online gaming.

Just like films have an age certificate, most video games also come with a rating which indicates which age they're deemed to be suitable for. With many best-selling games featuring extreme violence, explicit content or horror themes, check out our short video on age ratings to make sure you're in the know.

A near-constant source of controversy and debate in the gaming world, loot boxes and skin betting form an integral part of many popular titles but have been criticised for normalising gambling-type behaviours. Our short video has all the essential information for trusted adults.

The ability to compete or cooperate with other players online has added a whole new dimension to video gaming consoles. It's also created an entirely different set of considerations for trusted adults to be aware of. Our five-minute explainer gives you a swift rundown on the most popular games consoles.

Can you tell a MMORPG from an FPS? What even ARE they? Some types of video game naturally carry more potential risks than others. Watch our five-minute video to get a better grasp of the most popular gaming genres.

"Aww, just one more game?" It's a familiar refrain from young gamers everywhere - but what are the possible risks when their digital activities start to assume a disproportionate influence over their daily lives? Our bite-size video tells you what you need to know about gaming disorder.

New breeds of celebrities have emerged in the digital age: notably, streamers and influencers - who often command an audience in the hundreds of thousands. Who are these superstars of the internet, and how have they become so prominent? Our short explainer video will quickly bring you up to speed.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on World of Warcraft. It highlights a number of risks such as the potential for online addiction, in-game purchases and simulated violence.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II. It highlights a number of risks such as offensive chat/messaging, in-game purchases and addiction.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Overwatch. It highlights a number of risks such as violent gameplay, in-game purchases and voice chat.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on FIFA 23. It highlights a number of risks such as age-inappropriate chat, scammers and addiction.

This free online safety guide focuses on Roblox. It highlights a number of risks such as online daters, in-app purchases and contact with strangers.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on loot boxes. It highlights a number of risks such as addiction, scams and mounting costs.

This free online safety guide focuses on Steam. It highlights a number of risks such as potential scams, contact with strangers and in-app purchases.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Minecraft. It highlights a number of risks such as in-game purchases, addiction and chatting with strangers.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on esports. It highlights a number of risks such as in-game purchases, inappropriate content and possible exploitation.

This free online safety guide focuses on Twitch. It highlights a number of risks such as inappropriate content, private chat rooms and contact from strangers.

This free online safety guide focuses on virtual reality. It highlights a number of risks such as physical accidents, premature exposure and eye strain.

This free online safety guide focuses on the metaverse. It highlights a number of risks such as anonymity, psychological impact and unsafe areas.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Discord. It highlights a number of risks such as cyberbullying, predators and inappropriate content.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on horror games. It highlights a number of risks such as adult themes, psychological horror and violent content.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on horror games. It highlights a number of risks such as adult themes, psychological horror and violent content.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Fortnite Chapter 3. It highlights a number of risks such as scams, in-app purchases and user-controlled content.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Fortnite Chapter 3. It highlights a number of risks such as scams, in-app purchases and user-controlled content.

This free online safety guide focuses on Pokémon GO. It highlights a number of risks such as environmental hazards, strangers and data collection.

This free online safety guide focuses on the game Rocket League. It highlights a number of risks such as scams, inappropriate online interactions and increased screen time.

This free online safety guide focuses on Valorant. It highlights how to tackle a range of potential risks such as addiction, violence and in-game purchases.

Young football fans can follow all the action in the European Football Championships with our handy wallchart. Plot exactly who’s playing who, and when!

This week's free online safety guide focuses on FIFA 21. It highlights how to tackle a range of potential risks such as addiction, scams and in-game chat.

What impact have lockdowns, remote learning and increased screen time had on children’s digital habits? Our #WakeUpWednesday guide has the details.

This free online safety guide focuses on Roblox. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as in-app purchases, would-be online daters and chat functionality.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) is a free-to-play multiplayer first-person shooter game developed by Valve and Hidden Path Entertainment. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as violent content, pornographic images and addiction.

This free online safety guide focuses on Rec Room: a social hangout game, where users meet up with friends to explore and create rooms, each containing a different experience. The guide looks at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as online bullying, questionable connections and sexual content.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Avakin Life. Described as a place where teens and adults can make new friends, Avakin Life is a mobile game that has more than 1.4 million daily users. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as in-game chat, adult themes and in-game spending.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Cunch-Line Chronicles. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as addictive gameplay, in-app purchases and questionable themes.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Cyberpunk 2077. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as extreme violence, adult themes and online multiplayer.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as graphic violence & language, in-game payments and strangers.

This free online safety guide focuses on the PlayStation 5. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as spending money, age-inappropriate content and strangers online.

This free online safety guide focuses on Xbox Series X|S. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as age-inappropriate games, online interactions and in-game spending.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Among Us. Among Us is one of the most popular games of 2020. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as hacking, mild violence and inappropriate language.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Among Us. Among Us is one of the most popular games of 2020. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as hacking, mild violence and inappropriate language.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on League of Legends. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as how to monitor gameplay, how to disable in-game spending and how to spot the signs of gaming addiction.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Overwatch. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as mature content, strangers and the addictive nature.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Gaming Streamers & Influencers. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as adult content, online bullying and online purchases.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on voice gaming disorder. In 2018, the World Health Organisation included gaming disorder as part of its International Classification of Diseases. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as mental health, gambling problems and stress.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on games consoles. Much like a television allows you to watch movies or a radio allows you to listen to music, a game console allows you to play video games. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as the addictive nature of games consoles, inappropriate online content and online chat.

A free online safety guide on the Xbox One. The Xbox One is among the most popular video game consoles on the planet. In this guide, you'll find tips on avoiding potential risks such as cyberbullying, inappropriate content and screen addiction.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Call of Duty: Warzone. Call of Duty: Warzone is the latest and possibly biggest battle royale game on the market, following in the footsteps of titles like Fortnite, Apex Legends and PUBG. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as gaming addiction, adult themes & violence and in-game purchases.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Oculus Quest. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as seizures and motion sickness, physical injuries and overuse concerns.

This free online safety guide focuses on the PlayStation 4. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as screen addiction, online bullying and adult content.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Minecraft. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as the addictive nature of Minecraft, griefing and contact with strangers.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks in Call of Duty such as violent content, talking with strangers and addictive behaviour.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on FIFA 20. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as gaming disorder, overspending and scams.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Fortnite Chapter 2. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as gaming addiction, gaming with strangers and overspending.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Video Games and whether they cause violent behaviour. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as violent and mature themes, screen time and mental wellbeing.

This week's free online safety focuses on Fortnite Battle Royale. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as gaming addiction, gaming with strangers and overspending.

This free online safety guide focuses on the best ways to guide children towards good gaming health. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as screen time, on-screen violence and interaction with strangers.

This free online safety guide focuses on the Nintendo Switch. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as indecent images, overspending and inappropriate language.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 4' (COD). The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as graphic violence, cyberbullying and overspending.

This week's free online safety guide focuses on Apex Legends. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as communication with strangers, violence and overspending.

This week's free online safety focuses on Grand Theft Auto. The guide takes a look at how to tackle a range of potential risks such as violent content, profane language and playing with strangers.