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Bystanders and Upstanders

Understand the bystander role — that when someone witnesses unkind or unfair behaviour, they have a choice: they can be a passive bystander (doing nothing), join in, or be an upstander (speaking up or getting help) — and develop the confidence to be an upstander

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Choose safe help when witnessing unkind behaviour.

Choose safe help when witnessing unkind behaviour.

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  • Explain the difference between a bystander and an upstander
  • Describe at least two safe actions an upstander can take
  • Give an example of a time they or someone they know stood up for someone else
“If your child sees a group of children being mean to someone at school, do they have the courage to say something, walk away with the person being targeted, or tell a teacher — rather than just watching?”

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Type
Conceptual
Subject
Personal & Social Development
Domain
Responsible Decision-Making
Age range
Ages 7–9

Standards

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