Piloting the #So.Me measure

In February 2025 we are testing our draft social media experience measure with years 7 - 10, with schools across the country!

On this page you’ll find the resources and info you will need to prepare for the pilot survey in February 2025.

If you would like to test the questionnaire in your school but haven’t signed-up, you can do so here (until 24th January 2025).

Confirm participation by completing the and returning the online MoU.

Key dates

Receive study information from the #So.Me team.

Set date for questionnaire completion in school and arrange timetable access to ICT facilities for participating year groups.

Distribution parent/carer information and opt-out form by 27th January.

Questionnaire window opens Mon 3rd Feb!

Questionnaire window closes Fri 14th March.

Once the questionnaire window closes we will be working to analyse the data as quickly as possible so we can share it with you. We expect this to be in the Autumn term 2025.

Sending parent/carer information and opt-out forms

All pupils taking part in the #So.Me questionnaire pilot need to have the online parent/carer information and opt-out form sent home. You can download a draft email for parents/carers, including the link to the online information, in the list below. Parent/carers need to be given a minimum of one week to opt-out their child if they would like to. They do this by following instructions on the online form.