Look Who's Talking
KS3
Lesson Description
• To be aware on-line, that people may not be who they say they are
• To protect yourself and prevent getting into a risky situation
• To know where to go for help, advice and support
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No Means No
KS3
Lesson Description
This lesson introduces the concept of consent and develops strategies
to empower young people to understand sexual consent. Pupils watch
a DVD clip to trigger group discussion around sexual consent, the law
and its consequences and explore scenarios to enable them to make
informed decisions. The lesson also highlights local and national
support agencies.
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Risky Pics (S)
KS3
Lesson Description
An international award winning film provides the focal point of this lesson where Erin, a school girl makes the decision to send an indecent image of herself to her boyfriend. The film presents the consequences for Erin when she presses 'send' and shows the different course of events when she choses to 'delete'. Pupils discuss the social and emotional consequences of sexting and discover what the Law says. Pupils are then signposted to help available.
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Tricked and Trapped (S)
KS3
Lesson Description
This lesson teaches about child exploitation, the signs of criminal exploitation, the impact on the child and where to get help and support.
The Law protects children and that no child can consent to exploitation. It’s never their fault.
Your School Community Police Officer will help you understand and to resist child exploitation.
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Don’t Cross the Line (S)
KS3
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Dangerous Deception (S)
KS3
Lesson Description
Based on a real life event, a DVD describes the story of Lucy who is groomed by a man, who contacted her on the Internet, posing as a model agency. Lucy soon becomes a victim of CSE. Using discussion and interactive activities, the lesson focuses on identifying early warning signs and encourages pupils to make positive choices and keep safe.
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Extended Teachers Resources Description
Caught in Traffick is a resource designed to raise awareness of human trafficking. The film focuses on the sub-strand of Modern Slavery known as internal trafficking and illustrates how young people are easily exploited.
The resource was created by the young people of Merthyr Tydfil for young people and steered by community partners according to their understanding and professional experiences of this subject.
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Hidden Hurt (S)
KS3
Lesson Description
This lesson with the use of a DVD entitled Hidden Hurt focuses on a young
couple called Carys and Rhys and their relationship. The lesson helps young
people to understand the different forms of domestic abuse and through the
use of interactive activities pupils are empowered to identify the warning signs
of an abusive relationship. Scenarios are used to help the pupils identify how
to access help and support.
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Why Weapons? (S)
KS3
Lesson Description
Using a variety of activities and stimuli, including DVD footage, pupils learn to understand the risks and consequences of carrying weapons. The lesson also seeks to raise awareness of risk situations and potential dangers that young people may face in their everyday lives whenever they are around weapons, to understand the law regarding weapons (especially knives and guns) in public places, on school premises and the police response and to consider what constitutes a legal and illegal weapon and the consequences of carrying such weapons.
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Personal Safety (S)
KS3
Lesson Description
Pupils have an opportunity to discuss the very many ways that the internet can be used safely. They are also warned about the dangers and given information on how to protect themselves from risk, using DVDs and interactive activities.
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Just the Ticket (S)
KS3
Lesson Description
This lesson reinforces the need to travel safely on school transport, explores what constitutes irresponsible behaviour and considers the serious consequences of behaving in a dangerous manner. A variety of activities, including self reflection and group work also emphasises that abiding by rules is essential for the safety of themselves and others.
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Olivia (S)
KS4
Lesson Description
Using a hard hitting film resource based on the true story of Olivia Alkir, a 17-Year-old sixth form student from North Wales, whose life was cut short due to a serious Road Traffic Collision, this lesson encourages pupils to learn about the importance of making the right decisions and to stay safe when driving or travelling in cars. By further exploring the Fatal 5 and about the Law relating to driving offences, learners develop skills to stay safe on the roads.