The Department for Education and LGfL have just launched a free, open-access classroom resource, Going Too Far? Extremism and the Law, at goingtoofar.lgfl.net
What is it and who is it for?
It’s an interactive teaching resource to help students understand extremism and how online behaviour can be dangerous or even illegal. Experts explain the law, what to do and how to get help, and lesson activities explore motives with real-life examples. It is for secondary schools with many excellent applications for primary transition too.
How will it help?
The resource focuses on teaching critical thinking. These skills help young people stay safe by recognising motives, threats and challenges online and offline.
Ofcom found that 20% of child gamers chat to strangers. Can your students spot extremist grooming techniques, so they can stay safe (and avoid breaking any laws)?
Is it whole lessons or activities?
Both...or either! You can use the PowerPoint lessons with quizzes and discussion starters on their own, or in sequence with the talking head videos explaining the law and where the line is.
Is it any good?
We think so. DfE and LGfL worked together to design, build and test it with leading education and extremism experts, like the UK National Prevent Coordinator.
Is it real?
Yes. Not only do we use real examples from social media, we have case studies of young people who were groomed by extremists to show in a non-scary way that it could happen to anyone but we don't need to panic.
But what's in it?
Starter videos featuring subject experts
Scenario-based activities to explore potential risks, whether gaming, or on social media
Getting help area, signposting to trusted sources for support and reporting channels
Teacher mode tab with access to printable notes, extension activities, mini video guides and suggested answers to help lead informative discussions
SEND & Inclusion area with video with audio narration, alternative text versions and differentiated questions to help teachers support as wide a range of learners as possible.
Is it just about Prevent?
It supports your Prevent duty as a school but goes much wider than that, teaching life skills which will keep children and young people safe.
All activities have cross-curricular relevance, facilitate a whole-school approach in line with RSHE guidance, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and link to statements in the UKCIS Education for a Connected World framework.
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