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Online Safety School Speaker: Give Parents the Answers They Need

Looking for an online safety school speaker who actually connects with parents? Practical education on gaming, screen time, and digital wellbeing — from a former Head of Technology who spent 12 years in London schools.

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The Conversations You're Already Having

Sound familiar? You're not alone.

Your school handles the academic side brilliantly. But you're hearing more of this at the school gates:

"He's obsessed with Roblox. I don't know what's normal anymore."

"She watches YouTube for hours. Every time I take the iPad away, there's a meltdown."

"All the other kids have phones. We're trying to hold out but don't know what to say."

"Parents keep asking me what they should do about screens. Honestly? I don't always know what to tell them."

— Year 4 Teacher

Parents want to do the right thing. They just need practical guidance — and your school can be the one to provide it.

Why Parental Controls Often Make Things Worse

Most advice tells parents to install controls and walk away. But after 12 years in schools and personal experience with problematic gaming, I've learned something counterintuitive:

Parental controls can do more harm than good.

They create an adversarial relationship. They teach children to circumvent rather than self-regulate. They give parents false confidence while missing the real problem.

What works instead? Parental monitoring — staying engaged, understanding what your child is doing online, and building the relationship that makes boundaries stick.

This isn't what most experts say. But it's what actually works.

Two Ways I Can Help

Parent Evening Keynote

1 hour

£495

The full picture. I share my personal gaming story, explain why screens are so compelling, and give parents practical strategies they can implement that same night.

What's actually happening in their child's brain
Why their current approach might be backfiring
Gaming, YouTube, tablets — what's normal and what's not
Preparing for the smartphone transition (Year 5-6)
Q&A with parents

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Coffee Morning Talk

30 minutes

£150

A focused session during morning drop-off. One topic, practical takeaways, perfect for busy parents who can't make evening events.

Single topic: Roblox, YouTube, Fortnite, or online safety
Fits into the school morning routine
Actionable tips parents can use immediately
Book 3 sessions for £400 (one per half-term)

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I've Been on Both Sides

I'm Daniel Towle. I help families reclaim healthy relationships with technology.

I know why your pupils can't stop playing Roblox — because I couldn't stop gaming either. I've been through problematic gaming and social media use myself — I didn't realise how far I'd gone until I checked the clinical criteria. I understand the pull these platforms have because I've felt it.

I spent 12 years as Head of Technology in London schools — including teaching technology every day in primary classrooms. I've seen firsthand how screen habits form early and what actually works to address them. I've supported over 1,000 families through coaching and school workshops, navigating screen time challenges, from iPad meltdowns with 5-year-olds to gaming addiction in teenagers.

"When parents feel like they've lost control of their children's tech usage, they can call up Daniel Towle."

The Washington Post • November 2025

I don't just tell parents what to do. I help them understand why — and give them tools that actually work.

Schools I Work With

I work with schools that take digital wellbeing seriously:

Primary schools wanting to prepare families before smartphones become an issue

Schools noticing gaming or screen-related issues affecting pupils

Schools responding to parent concerns about screen time at home

Schools wanting to get ahead of Year 6 smartphone decisions

I'm London-based and travel to schools across the UK.

Interested? Get in Touch

Drop me an email with your school name and what you're looking for. I'll get back to you within 24 hours.

info@digitalfamilycoach.com

No obligation, no sales pitch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Parent evening keynotes start from £495 for a 1-hour presentation covering screen time, gaming addiction, and online safety. Coffee morning sessions are £150 for a focused 30-minute talk. Travel within London is included; additional travel costs apply for schools outside the M25.

Topics include screen time management strategies, gaming addiction warning signs, social media safety, parental controls setup, and age-appropriate digital boundaries. Each talk is tailored to your school's specific concerns.

Both. Primary school talks focus on first devices, gaming limits, and YouTube safety. Secondary school talks address smartphone independence, social media pressures, and gaming addiction.