08 March 2021
What Parents and Carers Need to Know About Clubhouse

Between May 2020 and January 2021, the value of audio chat discussion app Clubhouse soared from $100 million to $1 billion. Only available on Apple devices (for now), it’s currently ranked #7 in the App Store’s social networking chart: not too shabby for an app that users can only join by invitation.

And what a roll call of attendees so far – with A-listers like Kanye West, Drake and Oprah Winfrey among the early adopters, the app is packing some serious cultural cachet. But are there risks among the razzamatazz? This #WakeUpWednesday, our guide slips on its tuxedo, adjusts its bowtie and brings you the details from inside the elite gatherings of Clubhouse.

Already a success on iOS devices and with an Android version in the works, invitation-only audio app Clubhouse has put a chic new slant on online debate and networking. But question marks over privacy and data protection, plus potentially contentious subject matter – like politics, race, sexuality and religion – have already raised concerns.

So how safe is Clubhouse? How do you get invited? And is it suitable for young people? This #WakeUpWednesday, our free guide tells educators, parents and carers what they need to know about this rapidly expanding platform.

To download the guide, please click here.