Primary online safety

All of our online safety resources for primary schools in one place. Each of these collections have been mapped to the Education for a Connected World framework set out by the UK Council for Internet Safety. Pages contain downloadable teacher resource documents with lesson ideas, discussion points and potential homework activities.

Safer Internet Day

  • Safer Internet Day – Live Lesson: 11:00, Tuesday, 11 February

    A Live Lesson designed to help young people navigate the online world safely and positively.

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      KS2 PSHE • Ages 7-11
  • Scams: Safer Internet Day resources

    Produced in partnership with Childnet, this short video introduces the topic of scams, explaining that people online sometimes try to trick us into giving them personal information or money.

    • Attribution
      Online safety • Ages 7-11
  • Phishing: Safer Internet Day resources

    Produced in partnership with Childnet, this short video introduces the topic of phishing, explaining that it is when someone tries to trick you into giving out your personal details online, like passwords or bank information.

    • Attribution
      Online safety • Ages 7-11
  • What are online relationships?

    A short video that introduces the topic of online relationships, explaining the different types of relationships we might have online, and some of the risks involved when talking to people online we don’t know.

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      Online safety • Ages 7-11
  • What is a MEME?

    A short video with teacher notes – Will isn't too pleased when Ainslie shares his pic online... and it goes viral!

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      Online safety • Ages 7-11
    Illustration of two dogs. One is using a mobile phone - looking at the internet. The other dog has a dog food can in it's mouth.
  • 5 things you can do to make the internet a better place

    A short article with teacher notes – listing five ways that you can help to make the internet a safer and better place for everyone.

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      Online safety • Ages 7-11
    young people smile and look down at smartphones against a colourful graphic background
  • Managing online friendships

    A short video with teacher notes – technology is a big part of our lives but the big question is, is time on our phone affecting us, the way we feel, and our friendships?

    • Attribution
      Digital literacy • Ages 7-11
    Illustration of a child sat up in bed using a mobile phone. It is dark outside.
  • Quiz: Is what you're posting online mean?

    What we post online can sometimes be accidentally unkind. Find out whether your posts are getting others down.

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      Digital literacy • Ages 7-11
    A mobile phone with a 'mouth' and speech bubbles coming away from the mouth - each speech bubble has an exclamation mark.
  • What is online reputation?

    Introduces the topic of online reputation, explaining how the things we do online create a digital footprint, and the possible positives and negatives involved when leaving this footprint.

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      Online safety • Ages 7-11
  • How to stay in control of your images

    Dancer and choreographer AJ Pritchard talks about taking and uploading photos to the internet and shares tips for students.

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      Online safety • Ages 7-11
    Dancer and choreographer AJ Pritchard's image in an animated background with a rainbow trail.
  • Share or beware?

    Actor and comedians Inel Tomlinson and Johnny Cochrane and presenters Ben Shires, and Ed Petrie talk about what they do and don't post online, and why.

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      Online safety • Ages 7-11
    Comedian Inel Tomlinson in front of a colourful background.
  • Digital footprint: what is it and why should you care?

    An explanation video of what a digital footprint is and how it is created.

    • Attribution
      Online safety • Ages 7-11
  • What likes do to your brain

    A short video explaining how counting likes can lead to comparisons and online jealousy.

    • Attribution
      Online safety • Ages 7-11
    Four animated characters all standing next to each other.
  • What is online bullying?

    A short video that introduces the topic of online bullying and what this could look like, as well as giving some ideas of what to do if you encounter it.

    • Attribution
      Online safety • Ages 7-11
  • Celebrity tips on handling online hate

    Celebrities such as Greg James, Maya Jama, Stacey Dooley, Kimberley Wyatt and Joe Sugg give tips and advice on how to handle bullying and hate online.

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      Online safety • Ages 7-11
    Celebrity vlogger Joe Sugg with black t-shirt on looking to camera.
  • Why do people bully?

    An animated video with voiceovers from children reading statements about why people might start behaving like a bully.

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      Online safety • Ages 7-11
    Illustration of two kids looking worried with dark clouds above their heads.
  • 7 tips to beat cyberbullying

    An explanation of what cyber-bullying is, why it happens and what it feels like to be cyber-bullied.

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      Online safety • Ages 7-11
    Dr Aaron looking to camera with text saying Stop cyberbullying in front of him.
  • Five things to ask yourself before you post

    A list of things to ask before you post something that might be a problem on social media.

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      Online safety • Ages 7-11
    White text on blue background saying Stop Think Send.
  • Top tips to help you 'Game On' safely!

    Jules from CBBC's 'Game On' Grandparents' offers their top tips to playing safely online.

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      Online safety • Ages 7-11
  • How to find reliable information online

    A short video that introduces the topic of managing online information – offering an introduction and overview of the subject, and discussing the positives and negatives of online information.

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      Online safety • Ages 7-11
  • Katie and Hacker's online sharing dilemmas

    Katie Thistleton and Hacker discover how easy it is to make a mistake when sharing your life online.

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      Online safety • Ages 7-11
    Katie Thistleton taking a photo of Hacker
  • Binge watching

    Joe Tasker explains how you can get things back on track if you find yourself binge watching videos online.

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      Online safety • Ages 7-11
    Presenter Joe Tasker sat at table with laptop and photos behind him
  • What are loot boxes?

    This article explains what loot boxes are and why they have become controversial. It explores how loot boxes are designed to make us want to buy them.

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      Online safety • Ages 7-11
    A gaming illustration with three characters next too a chest with diamond on and the text Loot next to it
  • How to balance your screen time – health and wellbeing online

    A short video explaining that going online can have positive and negative impacts, so we need to balance our time online and offline.

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      Online safety • Ages 7 -11
  • Can meditation help you cut down on your screen time?

    Three short animated videos to help students step away from digital distractions, and find a moment of calm in the day.

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      Online safety • Ages 7 -11
    A cartoon character (a round red ball with eyes, a smile) is reading a book - sat on a bed.
  • Do you spend too much time online?

    A selection of famous faces talking about how they deal with spending too much time on screens/phones.

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      Online safety • Ages 7-11
    A young boy staring at a smart phone that he is holding in his hand.
  • Spending money online

    An animation featuring a canine character who hopes to make money by gaining more followers on their video channel. They then run into problems when spending money online.

    • Attribution
      Online safety • Ages 7 -11
    Illustration of two cartoon scottie dogs using a mobile phone.
  • Here’s why you shouldn’t look up symptoms online

    This animation follows a cartoon dog as he anxiously explains to his brother that he has got a rare and serious condition. It started with a ‘squeaky voice’. When asked how he was diagnosed he says he has searched online and found all his symptoms.

    • Attribution
      Online safety • Ages 7 -11
    Two cartoon scottie dogs. One is looking at a mobile phone, the other is lying with their eyes closed and their legs in the air.
  • What is copyright and ownership?

    A short video that introduces the topic of copyright and ownership, explaining who owns creative content that is posted online.

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      Online safety • Ages 7-11
  • Do you really need to read the Terms and Conditions?

    Top tips for keeping on top of those pesky terms and conditions that pop up on websites.

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      Online safety • Ages 7-11
    A young woman with a concerned look on her face is holding a giant tablet (illustrated) - on the screen, text reads TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
  • What is copyright?

    Copyright is a legal right that protects the use of your work once your idea has been published.

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      Online safety • Ages 7-11
    Young girl looking thoughtful - an illustrated thought bubble is pointing towards her.
  • What does copyright free mean?

    Copyright free refers to works that are not protected by copyright and can be used freely without permission or payment.

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      Online safety • Ages 7-11
    Young girl standing against a pale pink brick wall - she looks thoughtful and has her eyes close. An illustrated thought bubble is attached to her head.
  • What is copyright – do I have ownership?

    To own something means that it belongs to you and you can make choices about what happens to it.

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      Online safety • Ages 7-11
    A young boy standing against a blue wall and looking thoughtful. An illustrated thought bubble is pointing to his head.

Related links across the BBC

  • Bitesize Parents' Toolkit: Life online

    Help for parents to navigate the world of technology and life online - with advice on social media, online gaming and screen time.

    An adult and child standing in a kitchen looking at a mobile phone.
  • Bitesize primary games

    Fun and educational games for primary students. Explore the page to discover lots of science, maths, history and English games.

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      Bitesize
  • CBBC Gaming Hub

    Articles, clips and online games featuring CBBC characters and shows.

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      CBBC
    Pink gaming console with Danger Mouse and a dragon