Deliver an exceptionally timely, high-engagement lesson on the newly announced UK under-16 social media ban. Designed specifically for KS3 (Years 7, 8, and 9), this complete, fully editable 50–60 minute resource tackles the exact law that directly impacts your students’ digital lives, bridging core concepts across both ICT/Computing (data privacy, age assurance technology, biometrics) and PSHE (mental health, online safety, civil liberties).

No prep required—this is a true “plug-and-play” resource designed to keep a lively KS3 room structured, focused, and arguing with facts rather than emotion.

What’s Included in the Download:

Fully Structured Presentation (5 Slides):

Lesson Overview Dashboard: Establishes clear objectives and ikeywords

Video Hook: Embedded space for the recent Independent news brief to anchor the context.

The Big News (A Line in the Sand): A high-impact split-grid showing “The Current Reality” vs. “The New Law,” featuring the verbatim June 2026 quote from Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Four Stakeholder Viewpoints: A colour-coded roleplay slide separating pro-ban arguments (Government, Anxious Parents) from critical arguments (Data Privacy Experts, 14-Year-Old Students).

Plenary (The Anonymous Ballot): A formal wrap-up checking text comprehension with a student self-assessment checklist.

Printable Resource Sheets: Ready-to-cut role cards for the Stakeholder Select Committee matrix simulation and printable secret ballot paper slips.

Key Benefits for Teachers:
Bulletproof Content: Completely safe for school environments.

Structured Debate (No Shouting): Includes an opportunity to discuss the situation deom a range of viewpoints. Small teams must represent a specific professional perspective using the included printable cards.

Ofsted-Ready Vocabulary: Seamlessly reinforces critical technical and societal terms throughout the lesson.