an online conversation between multiple people

Group chats

RSHE (PSHE)

Dangers to watch out for in the online space

Online comparisons

Thriving online

This unit emphasises positive and healthy online interactions, helping pupils balance their digital and offline lives. Pupils learn about online dangers, navigating group chats safely, managing online comparisons and developing strategies to thrive online while maintaining wellbeing.

Our online lives: How do I thrive online?

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

Match the word to the correct definition.

It is possible to be added to a group chat without your permission. True or false?

group chats that pressure you to do something

group chats that organise events, like birthdays

change your settings so that only people you know can add you to a group chat

move to a private chat with an online stranger

leave a group chat that you don't want to be in

As we get older, group chats may become a more {{}} way to socialise.

influencing someone’s emotions to make them do something

a picture of the screen of a digital device

People online are {{}} unless we know them and trust them offline.

We should be cautious of being added to group chats or receiving friend requests. True or false?

they might like or comment on our photo or video

they might make us feel guilty for not doing something

they might ask to follow us on social media

they might give us lots of compliments so we do as they ask

How might someone try to manipulate us online?

Manipulation tactics are easy to spot. True or false?

Spotting red flags in someone's behaviour can help us avoid {{}} relationships.

Group chats

Lesson outcome

Content guidance