Ofcom’s annual ‘Children and Parents: Media Use and Attitudes’ report provides a comprehensive picture of how young people used and interacted with the internet in the preceding year. It’s a fascinating snapshot of what games and apps young people are currently favouring, how long they spend online and how tastes change at certain ages.
While some of Ofcom’s latest findings will probably come as scant surprise (YouTube being by far the most popular platform among under-18s, for instance), other conclusions may raise an eyebrow or two. This special #WakeUpWednesday guide presents some of the report’s most eye-catching facts and figures in an accessible infographic format.
In the guide you’ll find statistics and trends such as the current most popular platforms for young people and the proportion of children in each age group who play online games.
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Abuse PosterWith smartphones, tablets, laptops and games consoles now the norm, it’s no surprise to learn that almost nine out of ten (89%, to be exact) 10 to 15-year-olds in the UK go online every day. What’s perhaps less expected, though, is that more than one in four (27%) say their parents or carers don’t talk to them much – or, in fact, at all – about what they actually do in the digital world.
This leaves many children feeling like they lack a source of emotional support if something online is causing them stress. As today’s #WakeUpWednesday guide discovers, maintaining a regular avenue of communication about our digital lives is just one step that trusted adults can take to help children feel more in control of how – and when – they use internet-enabled devices.
Helping Children and Young People with Managing Device Stress and Anxiety
According to recent figures, a third of 5 to 7-year-olds in the UK have at least one social media profile; 69% of 8 to 11-year-olds play games online; and a whopping 97% of 12 to 15-year-olds use messaging apps or sites. Whichever way one slices it, digital devices are an increasingly integral part of how today’s young people live their lives.
There are many positive aspects to this, of course, but what’s also true is that the lure of their screens and the frequently brutal law of the online jungle can create a huge amount of additional stress for youngsters. This week’s #WakeUpWednesday guide has some practical advice on how parents and carers can help their child to manage the pressures of living online.
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Josey, the Indignant Daughter is a brand-new audio musical inspired by Northumberland heroine, feminist and social reformer, Josephine Butler
November Club, theatre group who have worked with our students in creating this amazing podcast.
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Josey, the Indignant Daughter is a brand-new audio musical inspired by Northumberland based heroine, feminist and social reformer, Josephine Butler. Josephine Butler’s story is at the centre of a new audio musical written by singer – songwriter Katie Doherty, featuring women from across Northumberland. We take their issues and tell Josephine’s story through a modern lens, reflecting the concerns of women today. The podcast is free to download and available on all streaming sites. Josey uses binaural sound. For an optimum listening experience, we advise listening on headphones.
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Josephine Butler (1828-1906) was an English feminist, social reformer and advocate for the rights of women. Now her story will be at the centre of a new audio musical written by singer – songwriter Katie Doherty, featuring the voices of women from across Northumberland.
There are so many issues – some not wholly different from those that concerned Josephine nearly 200 years ago – that women of today are passionate about and motivated to change in much the same way as Josephine Butler.
The digital venture will lead to a full live version of the musical in 2024 that November Club will work to bring to communities and venues across the North East and beyond.
Josey, the Indignant Daughter is provided free, if you would like to make a donation and help support the next stage of the work you can donate via our Just Giving Page.
Katie Said:
I am so grateful to all of the women, now and throughout history who have not held back on the causes they believe in, this includes those, of all ages who have generously and courageously spoken, shared, sung and played with us on this audio, it is much greater for you being a part of it.
Josey uses binaural sound. For an optimum listening experience, we advise listening with headphones.
