Youth Produced Imagery

A 2022 report by Ofcom states 9 out of 10 children have their own mobile phone by the age of 11.

Of 8 to 11-year-olds, 64% use social media and 84% use messaging sites/apps.

Those numbers increase to 91% for social media usage and 97% for messaging site/apps for 12 to 15-year-olds! (Ofcom Children and parents: media use and attitudes report 2022)

This increase is usage has also led to an increase in content creation and potential safeguarding risks. So how can school mitigate against it?

During the session we will be covering the following:

• What is youth produced imagery?
• How to respond to cases.
• Ways the curriculum and parent engagement can support the school.
• How does your response to youth produced sexual imagery fit into your safeguarding culture?

Let us introduce you to this week's professional speakers

Helen King 

Helen qualified as a teacher via the Teach First Leadership Development Programme and has had a leadership role in schools over the last decade. As a previous DSL and Deputy Head, Helen has a strong grasp of the safeguarding challenges within schools. Helen enjoys leading a range of training and is always keen to support others. In her spare time, Helen enjoys football, travelling and a good book.

James Simoniti

James is a former Police Detective specialising in the investigation of Sexual Offences, Child Abuse, Trafficking and Exploitation. He was also responsible for investigations into those in Positions of Trust, frequently working in partnership with the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO). James brings an in-depth knowledge of safeguarding children, partnership working and crisis management to Judicium – knowledge that is critical for all DSLs. He enjoys hiking, and he once walked across the North York Moors in a single day!