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WhatsApp in Focus
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About The Webinar
WhatsApp in Focus
As the use of social media sites, streaming platforms and social networking continues to increase, so does the need to keep up to date with how they work, what children and young people use them for and what risks surround them.
In this webinar, social media expert, Andrew Davis, will explain everything you need to know about WhatsApp including what it is, why it’s so popular and what steps settings can take to mitigate the risks around its use and keep pupils safe from harm.
Learning Outcomes
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Understanding the background behind WhatsApp, how it’s evolved and why it’s become so popular with children and young people worldwide
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Gaining an understanding of how children and young people use the platform and by which means they may be exposed to different features of the app
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Recognising the common risks associated with the platform, both to pupils and staff, and developing preventative strategies to support safer use
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Realising the importance of working with parents for a whole setting approach and developing and implementing policies that provide practical guidance and advice
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