Name: _________________________________________
Date: _________________
Year Group: _________
📊 Key Facts
- Every year, thousands of children are bullied because of their race, religion, or other parts of their identity
- Children who are bullied because of who they are often feel more hurt than other types of bullying
- Standing up for a friend who is being treated unfairly is one of the bravest and kindest things you can do
⚖️ The Law
- In the UK, it is against the law to be cruel or threatening to someone because of their race, religion, or other parts of who they are
- Hate crime is taken very seriously by the police
- Everyone has the right to be treated with respect and dignity
✏️ Think About It: Scenarios
Scenario 1: A friend tells you something worrying about hate speech. What do you do?
Scenario 2: You see something related to hate speech that concerns you. What are your options?
Scenario 3: Someone you know seems to be in a situation involving hate speech. How do you respond?
💡 Key Messages
- Everyone is different — and that is what makes our world interesting and wonderful
- Being unkind about someone's identity (race, religion, disability, etc.) is a special kind of wrong
- Everyone has the right to be treated with respect and dignity
- If you see someone treated unfairly, you can make a difference by being an upstander
- Tell a trusted adult — you will never be in trouble for standing up for what's right
🆘 Need Help?
Childline: 0800 1111 (free, 24/7, confidential)
Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111 (100% anonymous)
CEOP: ceop.police.uk (online exploitation)
Emergency: 999