Protecting Young Learners in a Digital World
AELP Webinar
Facilitator: Kevin Moore FIEP, Big Dog Little Dog (BDLD)
Member rate: £49.00 + VAT
Non Member Rate £99.00 + VAT
Overview
Young people are growing up in a digital world that offers incredible opportunities — but also unprecedented risks to their wellbeing. Recent research shows that young women (16–24) and young men (25–34) are experiencing the highest rates of suicidal thoughts in England, highlighting the urgent need for awareness and action.
This one-hour webinar explores how hidden corners of the internet can affect young people’s mental health — and what we can do to support and protect them.
⚠️ Please note: This session will cover sensitive and potentially distressing content.
In this session, you’ll gain insight into:
- The mental health impact of social media — both direct and indirect.
- The rise of “incel” communities and why they’re harmful.
- How AI can pose new risks to safety and wellbeing.
- The dangers of unfiltered content and pro-suicide groups.
- The hidden threats of the dark web.
By attending, you will leave with:
- A clearer understanding of today’s most pressing online risks.
- Practical ways to spot warning signs and respond effectively.
- Strategies to help safeguard young people’s wellbeing in a digital age.
Objectives
By the end of this webinar, you will:
- Understand the five most pressing online risks affecting young learners’ mental health.
- Recognise warning signs and risk factors when young people engage online.
- Apply practical strategies to monitor online activity and provide effective support.
- Access and use curated resources and guidance to help create a safer, more supportive digital environment.
Facilitator
Kevin Moore, Big Dog Little Dog
Standing an imposing 6 ft 8 inches tall, and weighing in at an eye-watering 23 stone, Kevin's not called the big one without reason! Some of his earliest memories relate to serious mental health disorders, when he used to visit his mother's workplace - the "Leybourne Grange Hospital for the Mentally Deficient". This gave him early exposure to the most complex of needs, and an admiration for those who live with such challenges.
Fast forward to the present, the boy became a man. A man who became an electronic engineer, a police officer, a security specialist and a publican. Running one of those pubs led to Kevin having a "nervous breakdown" in 1995. Following a diagnosis and treatment for severe depression, Kevin went on to return to work via the employability sector, leading to him supporting others with poor mental health to put their lives back together.
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Fees
Member Rate £49.00 + VAT
Non Member Rate £99.00 + VAT
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If you register but are unable to attend, we will send you a copy of the recording after the webinar has taken place.
Protecting Young Learners in a Digital World
AELP Webinar: Protecting Young Learners in a Digital World
