Feeling safe online
I can describe how I should feel online and explain how to stay safe online.
Feeling safe online
I can describe how I should feel online and explain how to stay safe online.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- We should feel safe if we are online.
- Even if we are having fun, we could still be in danger.
- Bad things can happen online.
- If we are worried online, we should tell an adult we trust.
Keywords
Safe - something that won't hurt us
Worried - thinking about something bad or upsetting
Trusted adult - someone we know offline who makes us feel safe and can help us
Common misconception
Children have to understand what is happening to know when to get help.
At this age, online safety is largely a matter of following our "gut feeling", using our emotions and intuition to keep us safe. This is in addition to basic rules about avoiding strangers and seeking support from trusted adults.
To help you plan your year 1 rshe (pshe) lesson on: Feeling safe online, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 1 rshe (pshe) lesson on: Feeling safe online, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Starter quiz
5 Questions
using the internet
a smartphone, tablet, laptop, computer or smartwatch
someone we know offline who makes us feel safe and can help us
Exit quiz
5 Questions
thinking about something bad or upsetting
something that won't hurt us