Lesson 1: Online friendships

Before starting this unit, you might want to check that children can recall from RSE & PSHE, Year 4, Safety and the changing body:

• That age restrictions are designed to protect us.

• The benefits and risks of sharing material online.

• How to help someone with asthma.

• What is meant by 'privacy'.

• The difference between secrets and surprises.

• That not all information on search engines is valuable or reliable.

• That change is a part of growing up.

• The physical differences between children and adults.

• The risks of smoking and the benefits of being a non-smoker.