Want to know more about how young people and children communicate online?
As we start the summer break from school, many of our children and young people with SEND will be spending some time online. Perhaps gaming or keeping in touch with friends.
Have you seen the Wake Up Wednesday FREE guide on online slang? What parents & Educators Need to Know about Online Slang can help you understand some of the key words and phrases young people and children use.
Online slang can be a way for young people to express themselves creatively. It also changes quickly and can sometimes have hidden meanings.
This guide helps you to understand what today’s most-used slang terms actually mean and why they matter. It's a handy starting point for anyone wanting to better understand how young people communicate online.
The National College have created the guide as part of its free Wake Up Wednesday weekly resources for parents, carers and educators. It could help you start a conversation with your young person about how they communicate online. As well as spotting when slang is being used to cover up harmful behaviour.
It encourages you to stay curious about how they communicate online. To stay connected with them and be supportive.
You can access the guide on any device by signing up for FREE here.
To see more free guides, you can also download the Wake Up Wednesday app for either Apple or Android devices. There are hundreds of free courses, guides and videos available. Helping you support your children and young people, including topics such as
Top Tips for Staying Safe around Water
Violent content online
Exam readiness
Safety on the road
And much more!