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Online Reputation

Picture the consequence

When we share an image online, we can't know where it will end up. In this lesson, explore the pressures to ask for and share images, along with what to do if an image gets shared without our permission. Note: To access lesson resources, teachers must sign in.

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Parent & carer guide

Find guidance on using Once Upon Online with your child at home, even if they aren't yet learning about image-sharing at school.

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Interactive Learning

This section is best used in the classroom to help children learn about the impacts of sharing images online.

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Once Upon Online

Read this story with your child and discuss consequences of sharing images online. Can your child think of other positive choices that the characters can make?

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Parent tips

  • Talk about why keeping personal images private matters


    - Explain that sharing an image with one person doesn’t guarantee it stays with them.

    - Help children understand that even trusted friends can accidentally or deliberately reshare images.

  • Encourage children to pause before sending photos


    If children want to share an image, ask:

    - “Who are you sending this to?”
    - “How would you feel if someone else saw it?”

    This supports them to think about consequences before pressing send.

  • Support children to handle requests safely


    Reassure children that they are never expected to share images of themselves.

    Let them know they can come to you if:

    - someone keeps asking
    - they feel uncomfortable
    - they regret sending something

  • Show children what to do if something goes wrong


    Talk about actions they can take, including:

    - telling a trusted adult
    - blocking the person
    - reporting the content
    Remind them that support is available even if they chose to share the image at first.

    Many children approaching secondary school report facing pressure to share images. Early conversations can help prevent situations from escalating later.