Validating the #So.Me measure
In October-December 2025 we are conducting the final testing of the 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 validation survey in October 2025.
**This page will be updated regularly with key dates and documents from August 2025**
If you would like to test the questionnaire in your school but haven’t signed-up, you can do so here (until 10th October 2025).
Key dates
Set date for questionnaire completion in school and arrange timetable access to ICT facilities.
Distribution parent/carer info and opt-out form.
Receive study onboarding & set-up information from the #So.Me team.
Confirm participation by completing the online MoU.
Questionnaire window opens Mon 3rd November!
Anti-bullying week runs 10th-14th November.
Questionnaire window closes Fri 19th December.
Data analysis and creation of school reports.
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 January-March 2026.
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, from 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.
School resources
All the resources you need to deliver the questionnaire in your school can be found below (links to be added/updated from September ‘25). We’ve also sign-posted below to some anti-bullying week resources to use with pupils, to help tie the #So.Me questionnaire into your school’s PSHE curriculum.
Important documents:
Memorandum of Understanding online form (please complete)
Copy of MoU for school records
Parent/carer email including link to study information and opt-out form
Online form - school bank details to receive payment for study participation
Delivering the questionnaire:
Copy of #So.Me validation questionnaire (document updated 21.10.25)
Copy of background ‘about you’ questionnaire (document updated 21.10.25)
Introducing the questionnaire to pupils powerpoint (UPDATED 28.10 with space for school IDs)
Introducing the questionnaire to pupils (PowerPoint) (older version - no space for including school ID)