Guest Speaker Allison B. Havey
Social Media Algorithms: Who's Really in Control?
Allison B. Havey explores how algorithms shape the experiences, attitudes, behaviours and wellbeing of primary and secondary-aged children and young people across social media and online communities.
Drawing on current research, discussion and practical examples, this interactive session helps educators understand how algorithms influence children's digital experiences, encourage critical thinking, and promote positive digital citizenship.
Duration
2 Hours
Format
Live online training
Price
£80 + VAT
Designed for
Thrive Practitioners
social media Algorithms CPD
Overview
Social media and online platforms have transformed how children and young people access information, form opinions and connect with others. Increasingly, algorithms shape the content they see, influencing their online experiences in ways that educators, families and schools are still working to understand.
In this interactive workshop, we'll explore how digital culture can influence identity, body image, beliefs and behaviour. Drawing on current research and policy developments, we'll consider topics including digital citizenship, misinformation, deepfakes, online safety, sextortion and online misogyny, while exploring practical ways schools can help children and young people navigate the online world with confidence, critical thinking and resilience.
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SOCIAL MEDIA ALGORITHMS CPD
What you’ll gain from this CPD
Explore the impact of algorithms and digital culture on children's lives, and gain practical ideas to help them navigate the online world with confidence, critical thinking and resilience.
- Understand how algorithms shape online experiences.
- Explore the digital trends affecting children and young people.
- Feel more confident discussing online issues.
- Keep up to date with research, policy and online safety.
- Learn practical strategies to build critical thinking and resilience.
- How algorithms influence children's and young people's online experiences.
- The impact of digital culture on identity, body image, relationships and behaviour.
- Emerging online risks, including deepfakes, sextortion, misinformation and radicalisation.
- The impact of online misogyny and other harmful digital narratives.
- Practical approaches to building critical thinking, digital resilience and safer online engagement.
Our guest speaker
Allison B. Havey helps educators understand how social media and digital culture are shaping the lives of children and young people. She specialises in practical approaches that build critical thinking, resilience and positive relationships.
Allison B. Havey
Public Speaker, Author and Digital Culture Educator
Allison B. Havey is a public speaker, author and digital culture educator. Drawing on research and classroom experience, she supports educators to understand the impact of social media, online influences and digital culture on children and young people. Her work explores topics including digital citizenship, healthy relationships and critical thinking, helping schools respond to the challenges and opportunities of an increasingly connected world.
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Our November 2026 start dates
PA10420 - Guest Speaker - Social Media Algorithms : Who's Really in Control?
Start date: 6th November 2026
End date: 6th November 2026
1 Session
273 Places left
£80 ex VAT
Session dates:
- Fri 6th November 2026 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Fees & next steps
Course fee: £80 + VATBook your place above to secure your spot on this 2-hour CPD session for Thrive Practitioners.
This session is suitable for Thrive Licensed Practitioners working with primary and secondary-aged pupils.
This course counts as 2 hours towards the 4 hours of Thrive CPD you need each year to maintain your Thrive Licensed Practitioner status.
