Schools
Online Media Law for schools is the only education project of its kind to offer pupils, parents, and staff a comprehensive overview of the legal and ethical risks of social media and digital communications.
Dr Holly Powell-Jones has delivered sessions for several thousand children and adults in schools since she began her training in 2013, and has PhD level expertise in youth understandings of digital and online risks.
“Thank you for providing a fast-paced, highly intelligent and relevant survey of online media law for our 6th form. Pupils were appreciative and staff were taking notes. We will be asking you to talk to other year groups very soon.”
“The workshop provided was, without doubt, one of the best we have had from an ‘outside provider’. Our pupils all have Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties. The materials provided by Holly were tailored to meet the needs of the pupils. They had lots of opportunities to give their thoughts and opinions, and these were dealt with effectively and sensitively by Holly. The pupils and staff were all impressed with the content, delivery and relevance of the workshop. Thank you”
What’s covered?
Content includes legislation, examples and case studies relevant to:
Indecent images and the law (e.g. so-called ‘sexting’, ‘revenge porn’, ’upskirting’, and digital sexual communications)
Malicious or grossly offensive material, hate speech and the limits of freedom of expression online
Threats, abuse and digital harassment (‘cyberbullying’ law)
Contempt of court risks and rights to anonymity
Defamation (libel), privacy and copyright issues online
Ethics, reputation, and the ‘digital footprint’
Useful resources, including links to relevant case studies, can be supplied via email to schools after a session on request. Copies of Powerpoint presentations can also be made available on request.
Staff & Parents’ sessions are also available. To find out more or to request a booking, click to get in touch:
Format
Interactive assembly presentations for large groups or year groups
Workshop style class-size interactive sessions
Presentations and training sessions for school staff, governors and/or parents after school
Resources (video, PDF booklets, etc.) and lesson plans for teachers to use in the classroom
Rates
Full day rate - £650
Half day rate - £450
< 1 hour including consultancy - £200
Reduced rates can be negotiated for those with a limited budget. These will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please ‘click to ask about a booking’ to discuss.
Testimonials
“Holly is a fantastic presenter. She is very knowledgeable of the law surrounding Social Media and was able to answer questions from Staff, Parents and Students with ease. Her manner in all the presentations was extremely engaging, and everyone left with a wealth of knowledge about the issues discussed. We will definitely be looking into getting her back again”
“Both sessions were very interactive using relevant case studies which kept the students engaged and interested. Holly dealt very effectively with a group of over 100 students and the many questions that followed these discussions. She is professional but also addressed the audience confidently on their level. I am very happy to recommend Holly and the content of these sessions which are very informative and a different approach to online safety lessons”