Growing Up Online: TikTok, Algorithms & Wellbeing

Workshop delivered by Promo Cymru.

Young people spend a lot of time online — scrolling, watching, chatting, learning, and creating. For the adults around them, it can sometimes feel hard to keep up or know where to start.

This relaxed, friendly session is for anyone in the community who cares about young people — parents, carers, youth workers, teachers, volunteers, grandparents, or anyone who just wants to understand a bit more about the online world.

We’ll chat about TikTok, social media and algorithms in plain language, look at what young people are actually seeing online, and explore how this can affect confidence, mood, and wellbeing. There’s no judgement, no tech-expert talk — just honest conversation and practical ideas.

You’ll get:

• A clearer picture of what young people are doing on TikTok

• Simple explanations of how algorithms work

• Tips for supporting positive wellbeing online

• A chance to chat with others in the community over a nice lunch!

🍽️ Free buffet lunch included — with time to eat, chat, and connect before we start.

🌐 Growing Up Online – About the Series

Growing Up Online is a free, three-part series of relaxed, welcoming sessions all about understanding young people’s digital lives today.

Across the sessions, we’ll explore the apps, platforms and technologies young people are using, how these shape everyday life and wellbeing, and how adults in the community can feel more confident keeping up with what’s going on online. The sessions are practical, friendly and jargon-free - no tech knowledge needed.

You’re welcome to come to all three sessions or just one — each session stands alone, so you can dip in where it feels most useful.

Want to check out the other sessions? Head here:

Growing Up Online: AI, Fake Content & Digital Wellbeing

Growing Up Online: Talking to Young People About Mental Health

👋 Who’s this for?

These sessions are for anyone in the community who cares about young people — parents, carers, grandparents, youth workers, teachers, volunteers, professionals, and anyone who wants a better understanding of what young people are doing online.

You don’t need to be “good with tech” or already know the answers. Curiosity is enough.

These sessions are funded by the UKSPF Community & Place.