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    • Torbay Children's Parliament 2026

     Growing Up Digital: How can we make the internet a kinder, safer, and better place for children?

    In a world where AI can edit photos, mimic voices, and create fake videos, how can we be sure of what we’re seeing?

    This year, we’re challenging you to become 'Digital Detectives.' We’re not here to talk about 'screen time'– we’re here to talk about how you lead the way in making the internet a space for truth, safety, and kindness.

    You might consider:

    KEY QUESTIONS

    • Truth vs. Fiction: With the rise of AI and photo editing, how can we verify what is real online, and why does it matter if we can’t tell the difference?
    • The "Under 16" Reality: Many social media platforms have age restrictions, yet children often find ways around them. What are the actual risks (like grooming, misinformation, or mental health) that these rules are trying to protect us from?
    • Digital Citizenship: If the internet is a public space, what "rules of kindness" should we follow to stop online bullying and look out for one another?
    • Taking Control: How can we manage our own use of the internet and social media so that it helps us grow and learn, rather than controlling how we feel?

     

    Judging Panel (Torbay Council)
    • Matthew Fairclough-Kay, Director of Corporate Services, Torbay Council
    • Councillor Cordelia Law, Scrutiny Lead for Children's Services and Shadow Cabinet Member for Children’s Services
    • Councillor Nick Bye, Cabinet Member for Children’s Services

    and

    • Steve Darling MP (Torbay)
    For Riviera Education Trust

    Stewart Biddles, CEO
    Wendy Vreony, Communications Lead

    Participating schools
    • Roselands Primary School
    • Homelands Primary School
    • Preston Primary School
    • White Rock Primary School
    • Oldway Primary School
    • Shiphay Learning Academy
    • Sacred Heart RC Primary School
    • Kings Ash Academy
    • Brixham CE Primary School
    • Watcombe Primary School
    RESULTS

    1st place: White Rock Primary School

    2nd place: Shiphay Learning Academy

    3rd place: Preston Primary School

    What the judges said: 

    White Rock: 

    "Good style, use of space and projection.  Great creative solution of the 'WIDE Card'.  Excellent depth and thought had gone into this. "                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

    Shiphay:

    "Really liked the effort that had gone into the performance which helped sell their argument and ideas really well."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

    Preston:

    " Good speed of delivery, use of real-life situations through role play and interactive pictures with audience participation."                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

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