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Online safety: Privacy and security 

Resources for teaching online safety lessons on the topic of 'Privacy and security' for children aged 7-11.

Teacher resources

Each of these pages contain a able teacher resource document with lesson ideas, discussion points and potential homework activities. Each has been mapped to particular age 7-11 learning outcome statements from the Education for a Connected World framework set out by the UK Council for Internet Safety.

  • How to keep your information safe online – privacy and security

    A short video that introduces the topic of privacy and security, explaining that personal information shouldn’t be shared online and that s should be strong.

    • Online safety • Ages 7-11

  • Scams: Safer Internet Day resources for 7-11-year-olds

    A short video that introduces that introduces the topic of scams, explaining that people online sometimes try to trick us into giving them personal information or money.

    • Online safety • Ages 7-11

  • Phishing: Safer Internet Day resources for 7-11-year-olds

    A short video that introduces that introduces the topic of phshing, explaining that it is when someone tries to trick you into giving out your personal details online, like s or bank information.

    • Online safety • Ages 7-11

  • Avoiding hacks

    The article contains information about ways to avoid online s being ‘hacked’ or taken over by someone without permission.

    • Online safety • Ages 7-11
    A child's hands holding a mobile phone.

  • Nailing online safety

    A video giving tips on how to stay safe online.

    • Online safety • Ages 7-11
    A woman holds her hand facing the camera - on the palm is written, 'STOP'.

  • Are you giving away more than you think online?

    An article about things to think about when online, such as how smartphones track information, being careful about sharing information, how cookies work, and how information is stored through online activity.

    • Online safety • Ages 7-11
    Two dogs and a laptop. Text reads, 'Are you giving away more than you think online