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Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Discuss various issues online that can leave pupils feeling sad, frightened, worried or uncomfortable and can describe numerous ways to get help.
- Explain how sharing online can have both positive and negative impacts.
- Be aware of how to seek consent from others before sharing material online and describe how content can still be shared online even if it is set to private.
- Explain what a digital reputation is and what it can consist of.
- Understand the importance of capturing evidence of online bullying and demonstrate some of these methods on the devices used at school.
- Describe ways to manage passwords and strategies to add extra security, such as two-factor authentication.
- Explain what to do if passwords are shared, lost or stolen.
- Describe strategies to identify scams.
- Explain ways to increase their privacy settings and understand why it is important to keep their software updated.
Suggested prior learning
Online safety: Year 5
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Lesson plans
Lesson 1: Life online
Lesson 2: Sharing online
Lesson 3: Creating a positive online reputation
Lesson 4: Capturing evidence
Lesson 5: Password protection
Lesson 6: Think before you click
Key skills
- Learning about the positive
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Key knowledge
To know:
- A digital footprint
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Key vocabulary
anonymity
antivirus
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Equipment list
Equipment needed across all lessons in this unit.
This list does not include equipment which is usually readily available in the classroom (e.g pencils, A4 paper etc)
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Quantities marked × will update. Items without quantities are unaffected
- Microsoft Word As needed
- Google Docs As needed
- Devices with internet access ×15
- Scissors right- and left-handed options recommended. ×30
Equipment to create infographic posters:
- A3 paper ×30
- Colouring pencils ×30
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Unit resources
Knowledge organiser: Computing – Y6 Online safety
Aimed at pupils, a single page which gives key facts and definitions from the unit.
Vocabulary display – Computing Y6: Online safety: Year 6
A display version of the key vocabulary from the Online safety: Year 6 unit.
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Education for a Connected World – Self-image and identity; Online Relationships; Online Reputation; Online Bullying; and Privacy and Security
Pupils apply their knowledge using these concepts to help them navigate internet safety lessons and manage their digital reputation and security.
