Online safety: Year 5
Exploring online communication, protecting personal information with strong passwords and offering advice to combat the negative effects of online use.
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Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Understand that passwords need to be strong and that apps require some form of password.
- Recognise some types of online communication and know who to go to if they need help with any communication matters online.
- Search for simple information about a person, such as their birthday or key life moments.
- Know what bullying is and that it can occur both online and in the real world.
- Recognise when health and well-being are being affected in either a positive or negative way through online use.
- Offer some advice and tips to combat the negative effects of online use.
Suggested prior learning
Online safety: Year 4
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Lessons
Lesson 1: Online protection
Lesson 2: Online communication
Lesson 3: Online reputation
Lesson 4: Online bullying
Lesson 5: Online health
Key skills
Pupils who are secure
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Key knowledge
To know:
- Possible dangers online
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Key vocabulary
accurate
advice
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Unit resources
Assessment Computing Y5: Online safety
Assessment Computing Y5: Online safety Assessment resources for this unit. Use
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Knowledge organiser
Knowledge organiser Aimed at pupils, a single page
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Key vocabulary
Key vocabulary Subject resources
Computing: Long-term plans
A suggested order for teaching Computing
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Curriculum planning
Knowledge and skills progression
Curriculum planning 
Knowledge and skills progression Progression document showing how skills and
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Curriculum planning
Knowledge and skills progression
Outlining the key skills and knowledge
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Key vocabulary
Vocabulary document that shows key vocabulary
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Assessment
Assessment Spreadsheet for Kapow Primary's Computing scheme
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Computing: Equipment & resource lists
A list of the resources, hardware
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Other links
Education for a Connected World – Privacy and security; Health, well-being and lifestyle; Online relationships; Online bullying; and Online reputation.
Suggested next steps
Assessment Computing Y6: Online safety
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