when an adult builds trust with a young person to manipulate them for harmful purposes, often leading to abuse or exploitation

when someone repeatedly bothers, bullies or disturbs another person, making them feel unsafe, uncomfortable or upset

Protecting myself online and seeking support

RSHE (PSHE)

Harmful sexual behaviour

Supporting others through difficult times

This unit explores the legal aspects of harmful sexual behaviour, including sexual harassment and image-based abuse. Pupils learn what the law says, how to protect themselves online, recognise exploitation such as sextortion, and know how to seek support and report concerns.

Power in relationships: What do we need to know about the law?

Grooming, exploitation, coercion, harassment, rape.

Depiction or discussion of sexual violence

Depiction or discussion of distress or humiliation e.g. bullying.

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

References to forced marriage, violence against women and girls.

Depiction or discussion of sex or sexual body parts, including sex education.

Depiction or discussion of sexual content

Feeling unsafe or being asked to keep secrets.

when an adult builds trust with a young person to manipulate them

when someone repeatedly bothers, bullies or disturbs another person

data that tells people something about us, such as, name or D.O.B.

Match the words to their correct definitions.

Even if you {{}} something online, others may have saved or shared it.

share your strong passwords with your friends

only use strong and secure passwords that don't contain your name

Which of the following are ways to keep your personal information private online?

someone messaging you often to ask when homework is due

a friend jokingly tagging you in a meme without asking

a person you do not know pressuring you to send an explicit image

someone deleting your comment in a group chat

Which of these situations could involve something the law protects you from online?

If something online feels wrong or uncomfortable, it's important to tell a ...

alerts the app or website to check the person's behaviour

A positive relationship can make someone feel...

being considerate of others and the world around you

the ways people interact, communicate and behave towards each other

Emotional {{}} is the ability to manage your emotions and think rationally even if you are upset or angry.

We can leave the relationship if it is not working.

There are people and places we can go to to find support if we are concerned.

Healthy relationships mean never disagreeing with each other.

A good relationship requires spending all your free time together.

Which of these statements about relationships are correct?

It is important we set clear {{}} for ourselves and respect other people's.

Ben always agrees with Leah, even when he feels differently, to avoid arguments.

Leah listens to Ben’s ideas and they support each other’s goals.

Leah tells Ben not to share how he feels with anyone else.

Which of these are examples of a healthy friendship?

Protecting myself online and seeking support

Lesson outcome

Content guidance