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Classroom resources/lesson plans
SWGfL
SWGfl have developed free lesson plans for schools, all about artificial intelligence. Each plan has been designed to support students from Key Stages 2,3 and 4, as their use of this technology develops.
CHILDNET INTERNATIONAL
Childnet have produced free, adaptable resources covering the important topics of healthy relationships, digital wellbeing and online pornography which are designed to equip and enable educators, parents and carers, to support young people aged 11 and over with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
CHILDNET INTERNATIONAL
A series of education packs including assemblies, lesson plans and quick activities to encourage young people aged 3-18 to explore how they manage their online identity, and how the internet shapes how they think of themselves and others.
CHILDNET
A collection of activities to use with children aged 9-13, to explore safe and responsible use of group chats.
CHILDNET
New updates to teaching resources on screen time and livestreaming The Childnet Education Team have updated two of our popular resources on key topics: screen time and livestreaming.
CHILDNET INTERNATIONAL
A research-led resource designed to support educators in facilitating empathetic, honest, and evidence-based conversations on online hate and how to tackle it with secondary aged pupils.
CEOP Thinkknow
Respecting me, you, us is a CEOP Education resource developed in association with clinical psychologist, Dr. Elly Hanson. The resource aims to help young people develop a better understanding of healthy relationships, and how to challenge unhealthy behaviours and social norms, to better protect them from harm through child on child abuse, both off and online.
MICROSOFT
The toolkit is designed to assist educators in initiating important conversations about responsible AI practices in the classroom, such as the critical topics of content fabrications, privacy considerations, bias awareness, and mental wellbeing.
CHILDNET
Childnet has created a resource which is designed to support teachers in exploring critical thinking online.
The 'Trust Me' resource has been created with teachers in mind after hearing from schools that they wanted a resource which would start the conversations around extremism and extreme online content.
UK SAFER INTERNET CENTRE
These resources provide topics and suggestions for starting and having discussions with neurodiverse young people about their online experiences.
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CHILDNET
Practical advice and teaching activities to help educators explore online safety with young people who have special educational needs in Key Stage 2 and 3.
CHILDNET
Stories for keeping children aged 7-11 years old with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities safe online.
CHILDNET
A lesson plan to help young people aged 11-14 manage their lives online and to help others.
CHILDNET INTERNATIONAL
Toolkit with videos and lesson plans for adults helping young people aged 10-13 with the online aspects of moving to secondary school.
BBC TEACH
This short film explores live streaming and provides some useful pointers for young people. Includes teach notes and links to other resources.
DIGITAL MATTERS
Each lesson includes a teacher’s pack full of free resources to help you plan lessons, reach out to parents and engage your students in their online safety.
CHILDNET
A set of practical online safety PSHE toolkits to explore online issues, including links to Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE), with pupils aged 11-14 years old.
Crossing the Line covers the topics of cyberbullying, sexting, peer pressure and self-esteem.
Myth Vs Reality will cover the topics of online pornography, healthy relationships and body image.
CHILDNET
Resources, guidance and information for professionals to raise awareness of online sexual harassment amongst young people aged 13-17 years and to increase reporting.
INTERNET MATTERS
Use the Internet Matters online safety resource hub to access a range of information for use in the classroom and to help parents make positive changes to children’s digital lives.
CHILDNET INTERNATIONAL
Lesson plans, quick activities, a quiz and teaching guide designed to explore problematic online sexual behaviour with 9-12 year olds.
UK SAFER INTERNET CENTRE
Although Safer Internet Day has past you can still use the resources in this link in the classroom.
SWGfl
A teaching resource designed to help educate young people about pornography.
INTERNET MATTERS
Can you find the fake online? Select an age-appropriate quiz to play in the classroom to learn and test knowledge on what fake news, disinformation and misinformation is and how to stop it from spreading.
CHILDNET INTERNATIONAL
Childnet have produced a range of resources to support educators in tackling peer-on-peer online sexual harassment with their pupils in an appropriate and engaging way.
INTERNET MATTERS
While many games and social media apps are designed for older children, children in early years education still use devices online and off. That’s why it’s important to give them the skills they need to make safe choices with quality early years resources.
PARENT ZONE
Explore a range of free learning resources for schools and professionals.
CHILDNET
Advice and activities adaptable for use with learners aged 5-11 years old about how to respond if they see upsetting content online.
NSPCC
The NSPCC's Stop Speak Support school resource is a great way to teach children and young people aged 11-16 what to do if they see bullying online.
CHILDNET
Six easy-to-follow videos on key online safety messages for parents, carers and professionals to watch together with children aged 6-9 years old.
CHILDNET
An interactive resource co-produced with Childnet's Youth Advisory Board to help young people aged 13-16 decide what they can trust when they are online.
INTERNET MATTERS
Presentation packs to support parents. When it comes to children and young people’s online safety, parents often rely on schools. This may be because of their trust in teachers’ ability to pick up on issues quickly or simply because they lack expertise.
We have designed the below resources to support parents and carers as they tackle their child’s online safety.
BBC BITESIZE
Can you tell the difference between a real video or picture, or one that has been generated by artificial intelligence (AI)?
Have a go and let’s see if you can spot the REAL from the AI!
DIGITAL MATTERS
Teach your students how to tell the difference between facts, beliefs and opinions when they’re online with Digital Matters free lesson pack ‘Introduction to Thinking Critically Online’.
INTERNET MATTERS
Digital Matters's Big School, Small Screen hub is here to help you engage pupils in matters of Online Safety. With classroom resources and tools to support the Year 6 transition such as a lesson about balancing screentime, you can help pupils navigate the challenges of being online.
Useful information
SWGfL
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has released the latest Cyber Security Breaches survey which reveals the extent of cyber security attacks on schools, and the work that is done to prevent them. Learn more about findings and how you can protect your organisation, from the SWGfL latest article
Internet Matters
Viral online trends attract many children and teens. Most are harmless, but some challenges can be dangerous.
Find free lesson plans and resources to share with parents to help keep your students safe online.
CEOP
Supporting you to deliver education and raise awareness of online child abuse and exploitation.
CHILDNET
The internet is a fantastic tool for all people to find connections, express themselves and learn about the world. It also offers a range of positive experiences and tools for autistic people. Find out more here.
CHILDNET
The Childnet Digital Leaders Programme is a youth leadership training programme empowering young people to educate their peers about online safety
SWGfL
Sometimes online fame can be found for harmful reasons and can be completely un-wanted (e.g. becoming a meme). These instances often relate to someone’s actions or behaviour towards others, which instead, can gather a negative response and can potentially lead to various types of online harm. Here is some advice to help support your children when it comes to online fame.
SWGfl
SWGfl have produced a video to help professional on how to respond to online scares and challenges.
CHILDNET
Childnet have written this advice for professionals on how to respond to any craze or hoax they may come across.
SWGfl
The SWGfl explains what to do in response to incidents involving online and offline harm.
CEOP
The Dark Web explained consists of a short informational film with a separate fact sheets for professionals.
SWGfL
To safeguard and better protect children and young people online, professionals can catch up on last months filtering and monitoring webinars.
Research on children's and parents' perspectives on artificial intelligence reveals that 54% of children use generative AI tools for homework. The study focuses on AI in education, providing insights from parents and children while suggesting ways for various professionals to manage risks and enhance benefits.
UK Safer Internet Centre
To guide professionals, parents, carers, and young people through sextortion, the UK Safer Internet Centre have prepared a new online issue page, following growing concern across the UK. Learn more about the page and access resources, advice and best practice from their latest blog.
SWGfL
SWGfL are pleased to release a brand-new topic hub that explores the ins and outs of artificial intelligence with particular focus around how schools and other educational establishments should approach the subject with young people.
SWGfl
Information, guidance and resources to help support digital wellbeing in children and young people.
ParentZone
ParentZone's FREE Everyday Digital widget enables organisations to deliver our expert guides direct to families. It includes topics like mis and disinformation and dealing with upsetting content. Find out here how to add the widget to your website.
SWGfL
With Cyber Security Awareness Month underway, the Department for Education and SWGfL are providing two free 45-minute Cyber Security Check for Schools webinars to provide information on current cyber threats and how schools can develop their cyber resilience level.