Y5/6 (A): Lesson 2: Staying safe online

Learning how staying safe online, identifying potential dangers and how to avoid them.

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Learning objective

  • To learn about staying safe online. 

Statutory guidance

  • PSHE Association’s Programme of Study for PSHE Education.

Success criteria

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Non-statutory guidance

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Before the lesson

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Attention grabber

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Main event

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Differentiation

Pupils needing extra support: Can use the Activity: Online safety questions to help focus their thinking.

Pupils working at greater depth: Should be challenged to undertake more extensive research to find detailed information about staying safe online.

Wrapping up

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Assessing pupils' progress and understanding

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Vocabulary

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Cat Lamin,  
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Sarah Huggins,  
RSE & PSHE specialist
Sarah has over 20 years’ experience in education. Starting as a Primary teacher, Sarah then moved into an advisory role that covered both PSHE education and Citizenship. She delivers courses for teachers, as well as sessions for children and young…
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