Managing In-Game Spending
In-game spending can be problematic with some children and young people. The urgency to level up, to look unique, to be better than your friends, and to top all this off the persuasive techniques that games companies use.
Internet Matters have an excellent guide for parents which includes:
- How do children spend money while gaming.
- How does in-game currency work.
- The benefits and risks
- Supporting resources, and more.
You can view the guide HERE.
Credit: Alan Mackenzie. Online Safety Specialist
In this section...
Safeguarding: Social Media & Mental Health
Youtube - Supervised Experience
Common Sense Media – Game Reviews
How Ofcom is helping children to be safer online – a guide for parents
The ABC online safety checklist
See also...
Application for Remission from Charges/School Uniform Support
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Hartismere College Online Safety Games Videos Year 5 Calendar GCE Address Uniform Python PTA Revision Sound Mendham GCSE Survey Internet Events Trips
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