Communicating online safely
I can explain how to stay safe if I communicate online.
Communicating online safely
I can explain how to stay safe if I communicate online.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Most children are not on social media, but may send messages to one another on other platforms.
- Social media platforms often have age restrictions.
- Some information is too personal to share online.
- We should make decisions carefully if we are thinking of sharing something online.
Keywords
Communicate - to talk to someone using text, words, images or videos
Social media - websites and apps used to share words and images with other people
Information - words and numbers that mean something
Personal - something about us that is sensitive and private
Common misconception
Most children are on social media.
Most children are not on social media. People have to be above the age of 13 to open an account with most social media platforms.
Equipment
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of upsetting content
- Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Starter quiz
6 Questions
something that could be dangerous
being asked to be someone's friend online
facts and information about ourselves that is sensitive and private
Exit quiz
6 Questions
to talk to someone using text, words, images or videos
something about us that is sensitive and private
words and numbers that mean something