Life Skills 25-26�Summer term
Half term 1: Safer online lives
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GROUND RULES
Half term 1: Safer online lives
Lesson 1: The positives of being online | We are learning to:
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What are people’s favourite things to do online?
Our favourite things to do online can be for �entertainment, learning, future opportunities or connections.
If we use the internet as a part of a balanced life, alongside socialising face-to-face, exercise and managing responsibilities, our lives online can be full of joy!
TASK A: what kinds of things do you enjoy using the internet for?
Explanation
How can the internet be a positive place?
Access information
The internet is like a library at our fingertips.
Anything we want to know more about is easily accessible online.
This can be really positive as it can help us to develop our knowledge of the world around us and deepen our interests.
Explanation
How can the internet be a positive place?
Connection
HI! :)
The internet allows us to connect with others.
This can be a positive thing as it can allow us to keep in touch with friends, family and loved ones who may not live close to us.
It is also a positive way to connect us with meaningful communities.
Explanation
How can the internet be a positive place?
Opportunities
The internet is full of opportunities to find jobs and further education.
This is a positive thing because it allows people to find meaningful opportunities that they enjoy.
It can also enable people to find job and education opportunities regardless of location, because they can work remotely.
Explanation
How can the internet be a positive place?
Education
The internet is full of learning opportunities that can help us to better ourselves.
This could be a new hobby, a new skill or even a new language.
This is a positive thing, because it can enrich our lives and help us to develop confidence.
Explanation
How can the internet be a positive place?
Raising awareness
The internet can allow people to raise awareness for causes that they are passionate about.
This can be a positive thing because it can bring attention to important matters.
It can also encourage other people to get involved too.
Explanation
How can the internet be a positive place?
Self-expression
The internet allows us to share our passions and interests with others, and gives us the ability to express ourselves.
This is a positive thing as it can give a space and voice to our ideas and creations.
Explanation
How can the internet be a positive place?
Around the image, label five positives of the internet.
Practice
Task B
How can the internet be a positive place?
Around the image, label five positives of the internet.
You might have written:
It can help us to develop our knowledge of the world around us.
It can connect people with meaningful communities.
It can help people to find work or education opportunities, regardless of location.
It can enrich our lives and help us develop confidence.
It can raise awareness for important causes and encourage others to do the same.
Feedback
Task B
GROUND RULES
Half term 1: Safer online lives
Lesson 2: Harmful content online | We are learning to:
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Recall: give some examples of positive online behaviours.
Positive online behaviours
Jun
Sam
Lucas
I go online to follow my favourite football team.
I use the internet to find new recipes to try.
I go online to find instructions for how to make things.
Explanation
Positive online behaviours
I go on the internet to video call my grandad in Australia.
I go on the internet to listen to music.
I like playing games online with my friends!
Alex
Izzy
Ben
I go online to find help with my revision
Sofia
Explanation
What is inappropriate or harmful content?
Unfortunately, some content on the internet is inappropriate, harmful or upsetting.
Ms Walsh
Billions of people around the world use the internet every day - this means that it is incredibly easy for content to be uploaded or shared online without it being checked first.
Explanation
What is inappropriate or harmful content?
Inappropriate, harmful or upsetting content might include:
Some of this online content can lead to a distorted view of the world, or even glamorise or normalise unhealthy or wrong behaviour.
KEY IDEA
Explanation
What is inappropriate or harmful content?
They are supposed to remove inappropriate material when they find it.
However, some harmful content can still get through, which is why it’s important to report it and tell a trusted adult as soon as possible.
The Online Safety Act says that social media companies and search engines must try to protect children and adults from harmful, inappropriate content.
Explanation
What is inappropriate or harmful content?
We can use in-app tools to report and block harmful content.
Once the content has been reported, the service provider looks at the material and removes it if necessary. However, this doesn’t always work quickly, and sometimes harmful content stays online even after being reported.
It is not your fault if you come across inappropriate content, and it’s a good idea to tell a trusted adult straight away.
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REPORT
Explanation
What is inappropriate or harmful content?
Sometimes, when we ask a trusted adult for help, we might not feel like we’re heard.
We should keep asking for help until someone listens.
Explanation
What is inappropriate or harmful content?
Match the examples of inappropriate content to the correct category in the table in your workbooks (or on the next slide):
Practice
Task A
What is inappropriate or harmful content?
inappropriate content | example |
content inciting violence | |
content promoting discrimination | |
content encouraging other harmful behaviours | |
sexually explicit content | |
Practice
Task A
What is inappropriate or harmful content?
Your answers should include:
inappropriate content | example |
content inciting violence | video footage of a gang attacking people at a local place of worship |
content promoting discrimination | a meme which reinforces negative stereotypes about people with disabilities |
content encouraging other harmful behaviours | a website containing articles that have harmful ideas about diet and weight loss |
sexually explicit content | photos of a person’s genitals being shared around school without their consent |
Feedback
Task A
Is everything online real?
The internet may contain fake content which could lead to distorted ideas about what is real, such as:
KEY IDEA
Explanation
Is everything online real?
Sextortion
Send me that nude and money, otherwise I’ll show people the photos I already have!
One type of scam is sextortion. This involves one person pressuring another into sending sexual images or videos of themselves.
Once the intimate content has been received, the perpetrator threatens to share it unless more content, or money, is sent.
Explanation
Is everything online real?
Support
It is never your fault if any of these things happen to you.
If you experience sextortion, deepfakes or other harmful content:
Explanation
Is everything online real?
If you are under 18, you can report serious incidents like sextortion to Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP). Trusted adults can also report instances to the police or Action Fraud.
Police Officer Paula
Explanation
Jake’s scenario.
Jake, 12, was playing an online game when another player started chatting to him. The conversation quickly became very friendly and personal. The other person claimed to be a teenager and sent Jake what looked like a photo of themselves. They then asked Jake to send a private photo back. After Jake sent the photo, the person’s tone changed. They became aggressive and demanded money, threatening to share Jake’s photo if he didn’t pay.
Practice
Task B
Is everything online real?
Jake has experienced sextortion, a type of online scam where someone tricks a person into sending intimate content of themselves. The scammer then threatens to share the content unless the victim sends more or pays money.
Jake should talk to a trusted adult straight away. If he isn’t heard the first time, he should keep trying. It’s not his fault and he shouldn’t feel ashamed. He could also use the Report Remove tool from the NSPCC and IWF to help get the image taken down. As he’s under 18, he can report it to CEOP too.
Feedback
Task B
Is everything online real?
Ms Walsh
Remember, you have the right to feel safe at all times, and this applies to online spaces too. If you come across inappropriate content or become a victim of scams or fake content, speak to a trusted adult. If you are not heard straight away, keep asking until you get the support that you need.
Explanation
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Where to get support
At home: talk to a parent, carer or trusted grown-up
In school: talk to Friendly Faces, your form tutor, head of house, the pastoral team or any adult you trust
Summary
Where to get support
Childline
A website and phone line which is able to offer confidential advice and support.
CEOP
CEOP helps protect children from online abuse and exploitation.
Internet Matters
Teaches children and parents how to stay safe and happy online while using the internet.
Summary
GROUND RULES
Half term 1: Safer online lives
Lesson 3: Recognising when to report harmful content online | We are learning to:
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What types of online content are harmful?
Harmful content and inappropriate content is anything online that might hurt someone, either emotionally or physically. It can include bullying, hate speech or might encourage dangerous behaviour.
Ms Walsh
Explanation
What types of online content are harmful?
Examples of harmful content or inappropriate content include:
KEY IDEA
Explanation
What types of online content are harmful?
Sometimes I see really upsetting videos, but they aren’t taken down.
Jack
That’s why it’s so important that we all know what to do when we see harmful content or inappropriate content. If no one reports it, it might stay online and spread, causing further harm.
Ms Walsh
Explanation
What types of online content are harmful?
What can we do if we encounter harmful content or inappropriate content online?
Explanation
What types of online content are harmful?
Jack is in a group chat where someone shares a violent meme about a real-world tragedy. Some people laugh, others stay silent.
Practice
Task A
What types of online content are harmful?
The meme makes fun of something serious that caused real harm. It shows a lack of empathy and could upset people who were affected by the tragedy. Sharing violent harmful content like this can also make others feel unsafe or think it’s ok to joke about serious issues.
Feedback
Task A
What types of online content are harmful?
If no one speaks up or reports it, the meme might be shared more widely, encouraging more people to laugh at violence. It could also make people who are upset by it feel like their feelings don’t matter. Ignoring it allows harmful online culture to continue.
Feedback
Task A
What types of online content are harmful?
Jack could report the meme to the platform for violating guidelines. He could also send a private message to the person in the group who shared it saying that he’s uncomfortable with the content. If he feels confident, he might speak up in the group chat to say that it’s not ok. He could also tell a trusted adult about what he has seen.
Feedback
Task A
How do I know when to report something?
Sometimes it can be hard to know when to report something. Not every mean comment needs reporting, but some things definitely do.
What if I’m not sure?
Ms Walsh
Sophia
Explanation
How do I know when to report something?
Ask yourself …
If the answer is yes to any of these, it's time to report.
KEY IDEA
Explanation
How do I know when to report something?
Reporting can help to:
Explanation
How do I know when to report something?
Read the following scenario and answer the questions.
Faith is 12 and doesn’t have her own social media account, but one afternoon she’s watching videos on her older brother’s tablet while he’s out of the room. She notices a video where someone is being bullied in the comments. People are posting mean messages about the way the person looks. Faith feels uncomfortable and isn’t sure what to do.
Practice
Task B
How do I know when to report something?
Your answer might include the following ideas:
Faith should report what she saw because the comments were unkind and could really upset the person they were aimed at. Even though she wasn’t using her own account, what she saw was still wrong as it is an example of harmful content. Ignoring the unkind comments might mean the bullying continues or gets worse, but reporting them could help make sure the situation is dealt with properly.
Feedback
Task B
How do I know when to report something?
Your answer might include the following ideas:
Faith should tell a trusted adult about what she saw as they can help show her how to report the comments to the social media platform or do this for her. This way, the harmful content is still reported and the victim of the bullying is still helped by Faith being an active bystander.
Feedback
Task B
Summary Quiz
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Optional extra discussion points on following slides
How do I know when to report something?
What if an inappropriate comment or video online is meant as a joke?
Ms Walsh
Jokes can still be harmful. If someone is being hurt by it, or it spreads hate or fear, it needs reporting.
Sophia
Explanation
How do I know when to report something?
If we don’t report harmful content, it can keep hurting others.
But isn’t reporting just another word for snitching?
No, reporting is a form of helping. If someone was being bullied in school, we’d want to help them by being active bystanders. It’s the same online.
Ms Walsh
Sophia
Explanation
How do I know when to report something?
I saw a post spreading lies about a specific group of people. I wasn’t sure what to do.
That kind of post can cause real harm in the offline world as it is a form of discrimination. Reporting this type of content can stop the harm from spreading.
Ms Walsh
Sophia
Explanation
Where to get support
At home: talk to a parent, carer or trusted grown-up
In school: talk to Friendly Faces, your form tutor, head of house, the pastoral team or any adult you trust
Summary
Where to get support
Childline
A website and phone line which is able to offer confidential advice and support.
CEOP
CEOP helps protect children from online abuse and exploitation.
Internet Matters
Teaches children and parents how to stay safe and happy online while using the internet.
Summary
GROUND RULES
Half term 1: Safer online lives
Lesson 4: How to report concerns | We are learning to:
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Starter quiz
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How do I report issues online and in school?
We use ICT in school all the time. We all have a responsibility to ensure we use it appropriately and not engage in ICT misuse. Our school has an acceptable ICT use policy. You were all asked to agree to this policy when you started at AHS
Explanation
AHS acceptable use policy
How do I report issues online and in school?
ICT misuse includes using school devices to cyberbully or access inappropriate content. It also includes the damage of school ICT equipment.
KEY IDEA
Explanation
How do I report issues online and in school?
Online spaces can be fun, but they can also be places where bullying, threats or inappropriate or harmful content appear.
If this happens, it’s important to know that you’re not powerless. You can take action by reporting.
Explanation
How do I report issues online and in school?
Most platforms allow you to report harmful content. �Look for the following:
••• three dots
a flag icon
or a menu option or icon labelled “Report”.
�Reporting helps the platform remove harmful content.
You can also block or mute people who are being unkind or sharing inappropriate content.
REPORT
KEY IDEA
Explanation
How do I report issues online and in school?
You can always report inappropriate online content, even if you saw it outside of school.
You can speak directly to …
We’re here to help you.
Explanation
How do I report issues online and in school?
Sofia is watching a video on her tablet and sees a post that encourages people to take part in a dangerous challenge. Some users are liking and sharing the video, but Sofia feels uneasy.
Sophia
Practice
Task A
How do I report issues online and in school?
The video encourages people to take part in a dangerous challenge, which could lead to someone getting seriously hurt. Even if other users are sharing it, that doesn’t make it safe. It is harmful content that goes against most platform guidelines and could influence others to do something unsafe.
Sophia should use the platform’s built-in reporting tool (often shown as three dots or a flag icon) to report the video. She could also block the account that posted it. If she’s unsure, she should tell a trusted adult like a parent or teacher, and ask for help in reporting it to the platform.
Feedback
Task A
How do I report issues online and in school?
Jack uses a school laptop during break and sends an unkind message about a classmate to a group chat. A few others in the group respond with laughing emojis.
Jack
Practice
Task A
How do I report issues online and in school?
Jack used a school device to send the message, which is ICT misuse and, if repeated, is bullying. The person being targeted will be upset and, especially as others joined in, it creates a negative environment. Additionally, it breaks the school’s acceptable ICT use policy and could lead to further harm if not addressed.
Feedback
Task A
How do I report issues online and in school?
A pupil who saw the message should speak to a trusted adult at school, like a form tutor, head of year or the designated safeguarding lead. If the school has a worry box or online reporting tool, they could also use these to report instead of in-person. Taking a screenshot safely could also help to show what happened.
Feedback
Task A
Next slides summarise school reporting process and safeguarding.
What happens when I report something in school?
When you report something to a trusted adult at school, they will listen carefully. They might ask questions to understand exactly what happened, and they’ll often write it down so it’s not forgotten. You won’t be expected to fix the problem yourself.
Explanation
What happens when I report something in school?
Telling a trusted adult starts the process of getting �help and support. You could start the conversation like this:
Hi, Ms Walsh. Please may I speak to you about something?
Sophia
Of course, Sophia. Let’s find somewhere quiet for us to talk.
Explanation
What happens when I report something in school?
If a situation is more serious or involves safety concerns, �the teacher might speak to the school’s safeguarding team. These are trained members of staff who know how to respond in these types of situations.
They’ll coordinate the next steps and make sure support is put in place for the person who has reported something.
It’s our job as a safeguarding team to ‘guard’ your safety!
Explanation
What happens when I report something in school?
A pupil speaks to a trusted adult at school.
The trusted adult listens and may speak with the school’s safeguarding team if needed.
Action is taken to support the pupil.
Process of reporting:
KEY IDEA
Explanation
Where to get support
At home: talk to a parent, carer or trusted grown-up
In school: talk to Friendly Faces, your form tutor, head of house, the pastoral team or any adult you trust
Summary
Where to get support
Childline
A website and phone line which is able to offer confidential advice and support.
CEOP
CEOP helps protect children from online abuse and exploitation.
Internet Matters
Teaches children and parents how to stay safe and happy online while using the internet.
Summary
GROUND RULES
Half term 1: Safer online lives
Lesson 5: What happens after reporting a concern | We are learning to:
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Starter Quiz
Starter Quiz
What do platforms do when I report something?
Community guidelines are the rules that websites and apps set to protect users and make sure online content is respectful and safe.
Different platforms have different community guidelines, but they often cover topics like hate speech, threats, nudity, bullying and harmful behaviour.
Explanation
What do platforms do when I report something?
Understanding these community guidelines helps you decide what should be reported. If you see something that breaks these rules, it’s important to report it.
Remember, online platforms don’t usually notify users if someone has blocked them and, most of the time, reports stay anonymous, so the person whose post you reported won’t know who made the report.
Explanation
What do platforms do when I report something?
If the content breaks the community guidelines, the platform will take enforcement action.
This might include:
Explanation
What do platforms do when I report something?
The reporting process will go something like this:
KEY IDEA
Check
What do platforms do when I report something?
Summarise what steps might be taken and what consequences there might be.
Practice
Task A
What do platforms do when I report something?
Possible answer:
your report is submitted
Review of content or account
decision / enforcement action
human moderation review
you receive feedback
decision / enforcement action (examples: warning, suspension, ban account)
potential appeal
Feedback
Task A
What do platforms do when I report something?
If you don’t see something change immediately after reporting, that doesn’t mean your report didn’t help.
Reports build patterns and may lead to action later. For example, if multiple people report the same content or the same account, the platform are able to see more evidence and may take later enforcement action against the post or user. Therefore, it’s always better to report something than not.
KEY IDEA
Explanation
Why might reports not always lead to action?
Sophia is watching short videos on a popular platform. She sees one where a group of people make sexist jokes, saying that “girls aren’t as smart as boys” and shouldn’t be in leadership roles. Sophia knows this is wrong and reports the video for breaking the platform’s community guidelines.
Sophia
A few days later, the video is still up. She feels frustrated and wonders if her report made any difference as it doesn’t seem like any enforcement actions have been taken.
Explanation
Why might reports not always lead to action?
Sophia
Explanation
Why might reports not always lead to action?
All of these steps help Sophia stay safe and supported, even when the platform hasn’t acted yet.
Sophia
In the meantime, there are still things Sophia can do:
Explanation
Why might reports not always lead to action?
Sophia’s report is still important. Sometimes, platforms take time to review reports, especially if the issue is harder to judge. It’s possible that the platform is still investigating or waiting to see if others report it too.
Sophia
Even though no action has been taken yet, Sophia did the right thing. Reporting content sends a message, helps create a record and can lead to action later.
Explanation
Where to get support
At home: talk to a parent, carer or trusted grown-up
In school: talk to Friendly Faces, your form tutor, head of house, the pastoral team or any adult you trust
Summary
Where to get support
Childline
A website and phone line which is able to offer confidential advice and support.
CEOP
CEOP helps protect children from online abuse and exploitation.
Internet Matters
Teaches children and parents how to stay safe and happy online while using the internet.
Summary