Overview
According to research by the charity Ditch the Label, 7 in 10 young people have experienced cyberbullying, 20% of whom experience it daily. Support your students to know their legal rights and responsibilities online. This lesson can be run as a standalone topic or as a series of lessons alongside Social Media and the Law…
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We Care About How Others Feel (poster)
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How Do You Feel Today?
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More than One Friend
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Join the UK's biggest legal education campaign during February 2025.
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