Used in 8,390 schools!
Explore Kapow
Refreshed scheme (2026)

Lesson 5: Keeping networks secure

Exploring how security measures help protect devices, networks and data.
Three layers of security protect information on a laptop from an unauthorised user.

Learning objective

This content is for subscribers only. Join for access today.

Success criteria

This content is for subscribers only. Join for access today.

Before the lesson

This content is for subscribers only. Join for access today.

Lesson plan

1. Recap and recall

This activity revisits learning from Year 4, Computing systems: Connecting networks, Lesson 5: Communication and collaboration to help the children recall key knowledge.

Pair the children. Show the Presentation: Explain the answer. Read the statement aloud and allow time for paired discussion. Encourage the children to give reasons for their answers.

This content is for subscribers only. Join for access today.

Created by:
Kapow Primary Team
Our team comprises experienced classroom teachers who love the foundation subjectsFind out more
Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 30 September 2026

Related content

Start using Kapow Primary for free

No credit card requiredFree trial