The online world: How can we stay safe online?

Developing awareness of online content, recognising that not everything is suitable or trustworthy, and learning how to respond when something online makes them feel worried or uncomfortable.

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Unit outcomes

  • Give examples of things people do online.
  • Say what sharing online means.
  • Recognise that many people might see something shared online.
  • Understand that private information should not be shared online.
  • Recognise when someone has shared private information online.
  • Say what to do if private information is shared online.
  • Recognise that not everything seen online is real or shows the whole story.
  • Recognise when something online might make them feel worried, uncomfortable or unsure.
  • Recall simple rules to help them stay safe online.

Suggested prior learning

The online world: How do we spend time online?

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Teacher video: KS1 The online world overview

An overview of 'The online world' key area in Key stage 1.
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Lessons

Lesson 1: What can we do online and how can we do it safely?

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Lesson 2: Who can see information shared online?

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Lesson 3: What is private information?

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Lesson 4: How do I know if private information has been shared online?

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Lesson 5: Is everything we see online real?

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Lesson 6: What should I do if something online worries me?

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Key skills

Key skills

  • Recognising some
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Key knowledge

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Key vocabulary

digital device (Y1)

internet (Y1)

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Knowledge organiser – RSE & PSHE Y2: How can we stay safe online?

Aimed at pupils, a single page document that gives key facts and definitions from the unit 'How can we stay…

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Vocabulary display – RSE & PSHE Y2: How can we stay safe online?

A display version of the vocabulary from the unit 'How can we stay safe online?'.

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Computing.

English: Spoken language

British values: Individual liberty; Mutual respect.

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