Keeping players safe online: The importance of safeguarding in esports
25 Jan 2024
Esports @ Bett
Wellbeing
Skills
The safety of young people playing esports is paramount, in both the physical and online space. What considerations need to be given to safeguarding and online safety in esports? What can we learn from traditional sport? Join us in this session to understand some of the risks involved and our responsibilities to mitigate them. Learn how we can protect and support young people while they are following their passion and participating in esports. Demystify online safety in esports with our panel of experts. Moderated by British Esports' Tom Dore, we will hear from Nathan David from College of Esports, and Kevin Antao from the children's charity NSPCC. This session will be crucial to those considering introducing their students to esports as well as those who are well into their esports journey.