Understand financial harms online and learn know how to support parents.
Every day, children face hidden risks online. This can have serious financial and emotional consequences.
This on-demand course explains emerging financial harms, safeguarding advice and how to support parents.
Course includes three modules – covering key information, definitions, evidence, safeguarding and reporting essentials.
On-demand video course | Three modules | Professional & Parent Briefing Resources | £30 + VAT for 12 months
Module 1 (12 mins)
Scams
Fraudulent social engineering tactics prey on children and the trends they follow. Research shows that nearly half of children aged 8 to 17 have been scammed online. Learn more about spotting scams – and how to respond.
Module 2 (13 mins)
Identity Theft
One in five parents of children report their child has experienced a financial problem online – many linked to compromised personal information. Learn more about the 'silent' crime of identity theft – and the protective measures.
Module 3 (12 mins)
Sextortion
Children are increasingly being coerced into sharing intimate images, or being threatened with the release of such content, unless they comply with demands. Learn how early disclosure, calm response and safeguarding action can significantly reduce harm.
Course trainer
Susie Robbins is a child behaviour consultant and founder and director of Resolve to Play – trauma-informed practice that provides personalised guidance, practical support, and effective tools to support parenting with confidence.
A former Interventions Manager in a larger inner city secondary school, Susie now delivers training to schools and educators.