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Evidence-led education to help prevent gaming and gambling harms

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Free CPD training and resources mapped to the PSHE curriculum. The programme is City & Guilds Assured, and delegates receive formal certification on completion of the training.

Free CPD training for university staff to help safeguard students. Our Student Hub website has been developed with students and a provides guidance on a range of topics from mental health and where to find support.

Free CPD training and resources mapped to the PSHE curriculum. The programme is City & Guilds Assured, and delegates receive formal certification on completion of the training.

Free training for health professionals. The programme is designed by psychologists and informed by academics, health professionals, and individuals with lived experience.

Free training and resources aimed at safeguarding young people from ethnic minority populations. The programme content centres on an understanding of socio-cultural and religious contexts on shame and stigma relating to gambling harms.

27% of young people aged 11 to 13 years old spent their own money on gambling in the last 12 months.

70% of teachers reported that their school did not have a gambling harm prevention programme.

34% of young people aged 11-17 had paid for in-game items in video games with their own money or virtual currency in the last 12 months.

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Leicester Riders announce Ygam as Charity of the Year

London, 29 August 2024: Leicester Riders, the UK’s oldest professional basketball club, have announced a pioneering new partnership with Ygam. This collaboration, a first for

August 29, 2024

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BLOG: My farewell and thank you to Ygam

London, 28 August 2024: Sam Starsmore has been with Ygam for over four years, becoming Programme Lead for Education in 2021 and playing a significant

August 28, 2024

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Scouts launch badge partnership with Ygam

London, 8 August 2024: Scouting has announced a unique partnership with Ygam which aims to equip young people with the tools and knowledge needed to

August 8, 2024

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New Mumsnet survey reveals parents call for education on video gaming in schools

London, 17 July 2024: Parents are calling for children to receive education focused on healthy gaming habits and harm prevention in schools, a new Mumsnet survey

July 17, 2024

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Evidence-led education to help prevent gaming and gambling harms

Evidence-led education to help prevent gaming and gambling harms

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Leicester Riders announce Ygam as Charity of the Year

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