Screen Time (ages 10-13 at KS2/3)

Media literacy for children and parents, mis and dis information, respect and safety online
  • Relationships, Sexual Health and Health Education (RSHE) should cover the impact of time spent online, the positive aspects of online support and negotiating social media, including online forums and gaming.
  • Pupils should know how information and data is generated, collected, shared and used online.
  • Pupils should know their rights, responsibilities and opportunities online, including that the same expectations of behaviour apply in all contexts, including online.
  • Pupils should know how to identify harmful behaviours online (including bullying, abuse or harassment) and how to report, or find support, if they have been affected by those behaviours.

DRAMA

The programme uses well researched drama with relevant, engaging content to bring the issues to life to introduce or consolidate learning on the issue.

WORKSHOP

These are discussion based and interactive providing opportunity for students to share opinions, develop their learning and know where to get support.

LESSON PLANS

Lesson plans and interactive resources to use on a range of PSHE topics to support your curriculum and prepare and follow up the Loudmouth visit.

SUPPORT

Updates on PSHE with regular ideas and advice on learning objectives. Loudmouth can also support with staff training and consultancy on PSHE.

CONCEPT
NEW FOR 24 / 25 – Ofcom have funded Loudmouth to support the development of this brand new programme on media literacy for children, young people and parents.

This programme uses interactive drama to help children and young people to use critical thinking when online and encourage discussion and skill sharing with their parents.

OBJECTIVES
Fake News? Mis and Disinformation? Algorithms? What do these terms mean and how can understanding these improve the quality of our screen time?

This theatre in education programme helps children and parents to learn how to make the internet a safe and positive way to spend time. It explores how we all have a responsibility to be respectful and kind online and balance concerns about internet safety with having fun online.

MAKE ENQUIRY

99%

99% of children spend time online

9/10

9/10 own a mobile phone by the time they reach the age of 11

6/10

6/10 children aged 8 to 12 are signed up on online platforms even though the minimum age is 13

3/5

3/5 secondary school-aged children have been contacted online in a way that potentially made them feel uncomfortable

OUTCOMES
The programme aims to increase confidence and skills in spotting signs of fake news, awareness of the need to behave respectfully online and where to get support in response to online risks or harmful content.

The session helps to improve communication with children, young people and parents to make considered choices online.

ENQUIRE HERE