Stay safe online with our free resource pack

Teaching children about online safety is more important than ever in today's digital world. Our free Being Safe in a Digital World pack is designed to help teachers and parents guide children on how to stay safe, secure, and responsible in the digital space.

What’s Inside?

Lessons included in the pack are:

• Managing Online Information (Reception)
  Show children when and how to use the internet to find answers to questions.
• Online Relationships (Year 1)
  Teach young children the importance of asking permission before doing anything online, developing responsible decision-making from an early age.
• Online Bullying (Year 2)
  Discuss what bullying is, how people may bully others and how it can make people feel.
• Health, Wellbeing, and Lifestyle (Year 3)
  Explore the impact of screen time on mental and physical health, ensuring a balanced approach to technology use.

• Online Reputation (Year 4)
  Help children understand how online searches can affect their reputation, promoting positive and mindful internet behaviour.
• Privacy and Security (Year 5)
  Explore what passwords are, how they keep our information safe, and how to create a strong password.
• Self-Image and Identity (Year 6)
  Encourage critical thinking about online content, including gender, race, and cultural representations, and teach children how to challenge harmful stereotypes.

Inside the pack you'll also find:

• Assessment Map for each year group
• Additional online activities
• 2BeSafe Teacher Guide
• Parenting in a Digital World Booklet
• Tips on hosting a parent/carer Online Safety evening

This resource pack is just a taster of what's included in the full Online Safety Scheme of Work available inside Purple Mash which covers each of the strands from the Education for a Connected World framework.