Left to their own devices? Horsham

Wednesday 25 November 2026 • 7:30pm

If you’re fed up with seeing the back of a screen more than your child’s face or feel every conversation you have about tech is a battle, then this event is for you.

What’s really happening behind the screens?

As parents and carers, we’re figuring out a world that didn’t exist when we were growing up – the rules are unclear, the risks shift quickly and it can feel like your child knows more than you do. 

Behind the screens are real concerns: 

  • Who are they talking to?
  • Why is it so hard to get them to switch off
  • Am I getting this right?

Join us to discover practical skills and knowledge to stay ahead of the curve and help your children navigate the online world safely and to their advantage.  

Technology isn’t going anywhere, but your influence still matters more than you think. 

We’ll explore

  • What our children are exposed to online, who they’re speaking to and how they behave
  • Why tech can feel so addictive (and what’s happening in your child’s brain)
  • The impact social media is having on mental health
  • Creative ways to tackle issues as a family
  • Practical tips to set you up for success
  • 'Was absolutely brilliant and informative'

    Parent

  • 'I left feeling empowered, informed and confident'

    Parent

What to expect

Is it for you?

This event has been designed specifically with parents of 8 – 14-year-olds in mind. But even if you’re not there yet, tech is now an unavoidable part of our children’s lives. We believe this event will help you be on the front foot and prepare for when those days come.  This isn’t about banning screens or blaming parents. It’s about understanding the digital world and parenting confidently within it.

Stay ahead of the curve and help your children navigate the online world safely and to their advantage.

Book your place

From £6
Time
7:30pm
Doors open 7.00pm
Speakers
Kate Duroux, Philip Jinadu, Mark Chester

Venue and getting there

Brighton Road Baptist Church

Horsham RH13 5BD

Meet the speakers

Kate Duroux

Kate Duroux

Kate is part of Care for the Family’s Community Engagement Team supporting churches, schools, prisons and charities in their work with families. She also speaks on tour for Care for the Family, as well at various festivals, including Spring Harvest. Kate lives in London with her husband and they have two daughters. 

Philip Jinadu

Philip Jinadu

Philip is a Director at Care for the Family and an experienced communicator passionate about strengthening families. Drawing on decades of church leadership and hands-on parenting support, he has guided countless parents through the joys and challenges of raising children. Philip is married to Kate, and they have two young adult daughters.

Philip will be speaking at Wimbledon and Horsham.

Mark Chester

Mark Chester

Mark is the Parent Support Manager at Care for the Family and the founder of Who Let The Dads Out?. For over 20 years, he has been writing and speaking about fatherhood, helping dads grow in confidence and build stronger relationships with their children. He brings warmth, wisdom and plenty of real-life experience to his work with parents. Mark is married to Su and has two grown-up children.

Mark will be speaking at Chalfont St Peter, Eastbourne and Fleet.

More information

Booking info
  • Super Early Bird tickets are £5
  • Early Bird tickets are £6
  • Standard tickets are £11
  • Couple tickets are £20 (entry for two)
  • We never want money to stop anyone from accessing our events. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we are able to offer some complimentary tickets. If this would enable you to attend, please contact us at mail@cff.org.uk and we’d love to help.
  • The event will start at 7.30pm and finish at 10.00pm
  • Doors open at 7.00pm
  • Bookings are made through Eventbrite
  • Alternatively, feel free to call us on 029 2081 0800 and the team would be glad to help you with your booking
  • Please note we do not have facilities to accommodate babies and young children at this event
  • Care for the Family is built on Christian principles, but we want our events and resources to be accessible to everyone. This event does not contain any faith specific content.
Help us tell others

Download the marketing pack here.

Can you help us reach as many families as possible? We’d be so grateful if you could let your friends, family and community know about this event. 

Here are some ways you can help:  

  • Share on social media or WhatsApp 
  • Share in Church notices  
  • Tell your local schools 
  • Add to a website 
  • Put up a poster 

Everything you need is in the pack – thank you! 

Book your place

From £6

5 UK locations

Time
7:30pm
Speakers
Kate Duroux, Philip Jinadu, Mark Chester

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