Sexting, the Law & You is a lesson that explores the legal language of common sexting activities and introduces pupils to real life scenarios and how they are viewed by the legal authorities.
Description
This lesson comprises two versions to cover pupils in age groups, 11-14 years, and 15-18 years. They reflect differences in maturity. Pupils will explore the legal language of common sexting activities. These are based on real life scenarios and how the legal authorities view them.
Sexting is not a legal term but has serious legal consequences. It can affect future job choices, even for voluntary work, if reported to the police. A lawyer developed this fully resourced lesson. She consulted Crown Prosecution Service, the police and and other legal services.
It conforms to the law of Wales and complies with the latest government guidance on sex and relationship education. Other experts consulted include more than 20 teachers, many experienced in developing training materials for schools, youth and community leaders, psychiatrists, doctors, psychologists and many parents. This lesson, along with the others in this series, has been piloted across the UK.
Sexting, the Law & You, Wales is the second of our two lessons on Sexting. It can be taught as a stand-alone lesson or after Introduction to Sexting. All lessons are available together in a value bundle or in a superbundle with our lessons on Internet Pornography.
How the lesson works
Pupils will consider case studies in pairs or small groups and in a full class discussion. The Teacher’s Guide provides you with all the information you need to deliver the lesson. It will enable you to speak confidently about the subjects raised.
There are links to research papers where appropriate and signposting to other relevant resources and websites. It does not constitute legal advice. Rather, it provides an overview of the some of the key legal issues around sexting.
Resources
Sexting, the Law & You, Wales 15-18 features a 22-slide PowerPoint (.pptx). It also has a 15-page Teacher’s Guide; a 10-page Case Studies Pack for Teachers and a 10-page Case Studies Pack for Pupils (all .pdf). There are hot links to relevant research and further resources.
Sexting, the Law & You, Wales 11-14 features a 21-slide PowerPoint (.pptx). It also has a 15-page Teacher’s Guide; a 10-page Case Studies Pack for Teachers and a 13-page Case Studies Pack for Pupils (all .pdf). There are hot links to relevant research and further resources.
