New Learning Exchange Sessions: Understanding Emerging Online Threats to Children and Adults
The online world continues to evolve rapidly, bringing new opportunities but also new safeguarding challenges for children, young people and adults at risk.
To help professionals strengthen their understanding of emerging digital risks, Wakefield Safeguarding Children Partnership (WSCP) is pleased to be hosting two online Learning Exchange sessions delivered by the West Yorkshire Police Cyber Team.
These sessions will explore online harms, cyber safety, online exploitation, technology-facilitated abuse and practical strategies to help safeguard children and vulnerable adults online.
Cyber Safety Basics for Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk Online
Tuesday 17 November 2026
10:00am – 12:00pm
Cyber safety is no longer simply an IT issue – it is a safeguarding priority.
This session will explore:
- Online grooming, exploitation and cyberbullying
- Digital abuse, scams and coercion targeting adults at risk
- Recognising the signs of technology-facilitated harm
- How practitioners can identify and respond to online risk
- Creating safer online environments for those we support
This session is suitable for professionals, carers and anyone working with children, young people or adults at risk.
➡️ Book your place:
Cyber Protect: Clicks to Consequences
Wednesday 2 December 2026
10:00am – 11:30am
The digital world offers incredible opportunities, but it can also expose people to significant risks.
This eye-opening session will cover:
- Current online risks facing children and adults
- Grooming, cyberbullying and harmful online content
- Popular apps and platforms and their hidden dangers
- Practical online safety strategies
- Privacy settings and digital boundaries
- Where to access help and support
This session will provide practical tools and knowledge to help practitioners identify concerns early and respond confidently.
➡️ Book your place: Cyber Protect: Clicks to Consequences – Wakefield Safeguarding Children
Why Attend?
As online harms continue to evolve, safeguarding professionals need to understand the risks children, young people and adults may face online.
These Learning Exchange sessions provide practical safeguarding knowledge that can be applied immediately in practice and support a stronger understanding of emerging digital threats.
