Back to school September 2023
This page is full of useful resources, advice and information about going back to school and what you need to consider for the new school year. You will find curriculum planning, online safety calenders, information to help engage parents and how you can improve your online safety provisions and practices.
Looking Ahead to the New School Year
With the final few weeks of the summer break approaching SWGfL have produced an article descibing the opportunities your school has to prepare yourself and your students for the start of the new school year.
Online Safety Teaching Resources
Teaching online safety in schools is more vital than ever. Internet Matters have designed online safety teaching resources to help educators guide children and parents to stay safe online in their daily lives.
Online Safety Calendar
Childnet's annual ‘Online Safety Calendar’ offers you engaging ways of incorporating online safety advice into the curriculum.
Classroom displays
Need a classroom display for September? ParentZone's pack contains bunting, posters, and funky lettering to create a masterpiece! Just download a curriculum here to receive a link to the display pack.
Connect School to Home
Presentation packs to support parents. Internet Matters have designed the below resources to support parents and carers as they tackle their child’s online safety.
Digital Matters
The Digital Matters platform from Internet Matters uses free interactive lessons and dynamic storytelling to help teachers engage young people in online safety lessons.
Be Internet Legends
If you're a senior school leader planning online safety teaching, check out ParentZone's Be Internet Legends teaching guide. It's got lesson progressions to integrate the programme into your school's Computing, RSE or PSHE curriculum.