Beginner 8 hours 4 modules

Gaming Worlds & Hidden Risks

Navigate your child's gaming life with confidence — from Roblox to Fortnite

In-game chat, microtransactions, predators, addictive design. Navigate Roblox, Fortnite and Minecraft without blanket bans.

Over 85% of teenagers play video games, with many gaming daily. Gaming isn't the enemy — but the hidden risks inside gaming worlds are real and often invisible to parents. From predatory in-game spending designed to mimic gambling, to online predators using game chat to groom children, to the psychological mechanics of gaming addiction — this course gives you the knowledge to protect your child while supporting a healthy relationship with gaming.

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£19.99

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4 interactive modules
8-stage INTERACT learning
Certified Digital Parent credential
Lifetime access
Stream on any device

What You Will Learn

Understand the major gaming platforms your child uses and their specific risks
Identify predatory monetisation mechanics (loot boxes, microtransactions, gacha)
Recognise the signs of online grooming through gaming platforms
Configure parental controls on Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, PC, and mobile
Set healthy gaming boundaries using a research-backed family gaming agreement
Have confident conversations about gaming that preserve trust

Who This Course Is For

Parents of children aged 5–18 who play video games on any platform

Course Curriculum

Every module follows the 8-stage INTERACT learning model

1

The Gaming Landscape

What your child is actually playing — and why they love it

20 min
2

The Money Trap

Loot boxes, microtransactions, and how games are designed to drain your wallet

20 min
3

Stranger Danger Goes Digital

How predators use gaming to target children — and how to protect yours

20 min
4

Healthy Gaming, Happy Family

Setting boundaries that work — without destroying the relationship

20 min

Built by Experts. Trusted by Parents.

Every course is developed by child safety specialists and education professionals. Content is aligned with NCSC guidance and updated as the digital landscape evolves.

Statutory alignment

Mapped to KCSiE 2025: Paragraph 135, Paragraphs 140-141

Addresses online contact risks (peer-to-peer pressure, adults posing as children, in-game chat) and commerce risks (microtransactions, gambling-like mechanics) in gaming.

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