Year 7 · RSHE and PSHE · Online relationships · Lesson 3

Sharing images, consent and the law

Sharing images safely: consent before posting photos, losing control once images are sent, UK law protecting under-18s, what to do if pressured or if an image is shared, and help from Childline's Report Remove tool.

18-minute video lesson

Teaching, worked examples and 20 practice questions solved step by step.

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What your child will learn

Explain consent when sharing photos
Explain why sharing images is risky
Know the law protecting under-18s
Know what to do and where to get help

The method

Consent?
OK if everyone saw?
Never send or forward.
Tell an adult.

Key words: consent, images, online safety, law, Report Remove, Childline, respect.

Worked examples

The first three practice questions from the lesson, with every step.

Question 1

What is consent when sharing a photo?

Step 1: Yes

Answer: a clear, freely given yes before sharing someone's photo

Question 2

Can someone change their mind about a photo being posted?

Step 1: Yes

Answer: yes - you should take it down

Question 3

Is silence the same as consent?

Step 1: No

Answer: no