c.2.3 managing and using information ethically
Copying isn't cool. Discover the rules of copyright, how to avoid plagiarism, and how to use Creative Commons to share your own work with the world.
You wouldn't steal a car, so why steal a photo? Managing Information Ethically is all about respecting the creators who make the cool stuff we see online. We explore Copyright laws that protect artists and authors, and the serious crime of Plagiarism (pretending someone else's work is yours). But it’s not all rules and bans; we also look at Creative Commons licences that let you share your work freely, and "fair use" which lets you use clips of movies or songs legally for reviews and homework.
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Managing and Using Information Ethically is a vital component of digital capability that moves beyond basic compliance towards a deep-seated respect for intellectual labour and creative ownership. This progression ensures students recognise that every digital asset - whether a line of code, an AI-generated paragraph, or a photograph - is a form of property with associated rights and responsibilities. By bridging the gap between moral understanding at KS1 and complex legal evaluation at KS5, we prepare students to be ethical authors, researchers, and developers who can navigate the nuances of Creative Commons, Fair Dealing, and the emerging challenges of synthetic content.
Last modified: March 20th, 2026
