This is an educational book about a real life story and contains some upsetting themes. It should be introduced in an environment where children can talk and learn in a supported way. For children with the cognitive age of 12+.

Breck is a 14-year-old boy, with friends, family and a love for gaming. When he is befriended online by 18-year-old Lewis, the lies that Lewis constructs destroy Breck and his loved ones' realities forever.

Based on the tragic events around the grooming of 14-year-old Breck Bednar the play 'Play Virtual, Live Real' is designed for special needs and lower ability children to introduce online safety and grooming awareness. This play has been created to be used with children with the cognitive age of 12+.

Designed with a six-week scheme of work to support teachers and students through this heartbreaking story.

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About the Author

Mark Harrington is a special needs teacher with more than 10 years' experience in SEN education. He specialises in Drama and English adaptions for special needs education. Mark is a trustee for the Breck Foundation, developing educational resources for the charity. For further projects that Mark is working on please see Instagram @harrington_projects

Book Information
ISBN 9781913630720
Author Mark Harrington
Format Paperback
Page Count 64
Imprint Salamander Street Limited
Publisher Salamander Street Limited
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 4mm