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This lesson is designed to teach children what a Trusted Adult is and who they can turn to if they’re worried or concerned. It discusses the concept of trust and how children can identify trustworthy people in their lives, and uses a video to explain who children might speak to and includes examples of trusted adults, charities and organisations.

Secondary Aged Children

Trusted Adult

Ages: 11-18

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The Trusted Adult resources encourages young people to think about the adults in their lives that they would turn to in a time of worry or crisis. The lesson includes a discussion about what trust is and about the qualities that a trustworthy person may have. It uses a video to explain who young people might speak to and includes examples of trusted adults, charities and organisations.

Makaton

Trusted Adult

Ages: 11-18

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To make our videos more accessible to children and young people with special educational needs, we’re incorporating Makaton, a special language programme that uses signs and symbols to communicate. Check out the video to find out more about who children and young people can trust when they need help most.

Online Safety Shareables

5 Ways to Keep Children Safer Whilst Gaming

If you play videogames or know someone who does, take a look at our top safety tips to stay gaming safely.

My Child’s First
Device

Looking for advice to help with your child’s first device? Check out our infographic for a rundown of what you need to know!

Replika:
Your AI Friend

We are now seeing the mainstreaming of AI friends and support bots online. Check out our infographic on AI palatform Replika.

How to Use Smart Speakers Safely

Are the names ‘Alexa’ and ‘Siri’ popular in your house? Make sure you’re staying smart by staying safe with your smart speakers. Check out our infographic to learn more!

What is the
Metaverse?

Our Online Safety Experts have had a look at the ‘metaverse’, what it is, how it will be used and the risks associated with it

Metaverse and VR
Buzzwords

Does the child in your care talk about the metaverse or use Virtual Reality technology? Get up to speed with their language using our online safety shareable.

Talking to Your Child About the War in Ukraine

Our online safety experts have created a guide to talking to your child about the war in Ukraine and helping them make sense of distressing news.

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Having Supportive Conversation

This toolkit is designed to help you make the right decisions on when and how to have a supportive conversation.

Young Carers and
Isolation

Being a young carer can be isolating. Find out how you can help the young carer in your life.

CSE Awareness Day

We all have a role to play in raising awareness about all forms of exploitation to enable safeguarding professionals, the public, parents and carers, as well as the children and young people in our lives, to recognise the signs of exploitation.

What is Rocket League

Our online safety experts have taken a look at the game Rocket League to help you keep the young gamers in your care safe.

What is the Online Safety Bill?

Read our guide to the Online Safety Bill to learn what it is, what it changes for young people and steps to take right now to safeguard children online.

Ofcom Report
Round-Up 2022

Communications regulator Ofcom has released its latest Media Use and Attitudes Report 2022 looking at the recent online trends and attitudes of children and parents across the UK.

The Impact of
Self-Help Apps

Our online safety experts have taken a look at the impact self-help apps might have on children and young people.

Everything You Need to Know about ‘Finstas’

Our online safety experts have taken a look at everything you need to know about young people and their secret Instagram accounts.

Everything You Need to Know about BeReal

Our online safety experts have looked at the photo sharing app BeReal to help parents, carers, and safeguarding professionals understand the attractions and risks this platform poses for those in their care.

A Guide to Parental Control Apps

Learn about parental control apps and if the benefits outweigh the risks.

Password 101 – Our Top Tips for Staying Password Protected

As we celebrate National Password Day, we’re sharing our Password 101 – the best advice and resources we have on password protection.

What is Minecraft?

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Our Minecraft Shareable takes a look at the basics of the multi-platform game, its risks and top tips to keep the Minecrafters in your care safer!

Primary Resources

Influencers

Ages: 7-11

This lesson looks at what an influencer is, what they do, how they make money and a couple of things for your pupils to be wary of when watching & following their favourite gamers, creators and celebs.

Random Acts of Kindness

Ages: 7-11

Inspired by ‘Random Acts of Kindness Day’, this lesson looks at what kindness is, why it is important and how we can help play our part in a kinder world.

Fake News

Ages: 7-11

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This lesson aims to give children the skills and knowledge to identify and challenge Fake News, whether they see it online, in the newspaper or on TV.

Image Sharing

Ages: 10-11

This lesson looks at consent for the use of images, as well as what to do if you see or even share an indecent image online. The task allows children to reflect on how easily and how far an image can spread online.

PEGI Age Ratings

Ages: 7-11

This lesson teaches children all about the age ratings which are used on games. We use some fun screen recordings of games to stimulate discussion around online safety when gaming. Children (and maybe even adults) will learn the PEGI ratings for popular games such as Fortnite, Minecraft and FIFA.

Passwords

Ages: 7-11

This lesson teaches primary children about one of the most important aspects of online safety: passwords. They will learn what makes a password safer, all of the do’s and don’ts and why we need strong passwords. This lesson includes a fun worksheet which allows children to practice creating their own password.

Online Bullying

Ages: 7-11

This discussion-based lesson allows children to reflect on how best to respond to bullying. The lesson contains 3 engaging and relevant animations which help to stimulate an important discussion around bullying.

Family Screen Time Pack

Ages: 5-11

Summer Screen Time Activities Pack

Keeping Record

My Screen Routine

Want to avoid your child or young person spending too much time glued to their phone or xbox, and not out in the sun? Check out our our activities pack for some tips on how to promote healthy screen time habits!

Be a Cyber-hero

Ages: 7-11

Help young people in your care become Cyberheroes against villainous online bullies.

Emotions Journal

Ages: 7-11

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This journal has been designed to build the emotional intelligence and resilience of young people, offering them the opportunity to reflect and process their emotions. Keeping emotions to ourselves can be harmful, and the Emotions Journal provides a healthy way to express these feelings.

Gratitude Journal

Ages: 7-11

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We have made a Gratitude Journal for young people at home (and young people at heart) to write down the things we’re grateful for, helping us have a positive mindset everyday!

Password Creator Pack

Ages: 3+

Use this resource with the child in your care to teach them all about passwords. The fun colouring sheets and interactive game will provide you with the platform to talk about what passwords are, why they’re important and how we create one.

Thank a Teacher Card

Ages: 5-11

Download and print out this ‘Thank You’ card for the child in your care’s teacher. Children can colour in the card, draw a picture of their favourite teacher and write them a message of thanks.

Online Bullying

Ages: 5-11

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This lesson enables parents and carers to engage primary school-aged children in learning about online bullying, in an accessible way. Using videos and animations that create scenarios, children will reflect on and develop appropriate responses. Parents and carers are supported with key information including recent statistics to help facilitate the conversation.

Summer Screen Time Activities Pack

Want to avoid your child or young person spending too much time glued to their phone or xbox,

and not out in the sun? Check out our our activities pack for some tips on how to promote healthy screen time habits!

Featured Resources: Home Learning during Lockdown

Coronavirus: An explainer

Ages: 5-11

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Use this video to teach the children in your care about the Coronavirus. It uses child friendly language and engaging animation to explain this tricky topic. The video explains what the virus is, how it can spread and what we can all do to make everyone safer.

Coronavirus: Story Book

Ages: 5-11

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Read this storybook with your child to help them learn more about the Coronavirus. This engaging and colourful storybook will give them an understanding of what the virus is, how it can spread and what we can do to make everyone safer. Younger children may need an adult to read this to them.

Coronavirus: Activity

Ages: 5-11

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These worksheets support the learning from the Coronavirus video and storybook. The first worksheet creates an opportunity for children to express their emotions around Coronavirus. The second worksheet contains a task which encourages them to tackle fake news and misinformation related to the Coronavirus.

Daily
Schedule

Ages: 5-7 and 7-11

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Plan out your home learning and activities using this daily schedule.

Important Contacts

Ages: 7-18 (with an adult)

Encourage your child to help out your elderly relatives or neighbours by creating an easy-to-use contacts list for them while they self-isolate.

Helping in the Community

Ages: 7-18 (with an adult)

Make a positive difference in your community & offer support to vulnerable or isolated people.

Secondary Resources

Influencers

Ages: 11-15

This lesson looks at what an influencer is, what they do, how they make money and a couple of things for your young people to be wary of when watching & following their favourite gamers, creators and celebs.

Fake News

Ages: 11-15

This lesson aims to give young people the skills and knowledge to identify and challenge Fake News, whether they see it online, in the newspaper or on TV.

Image Sharing

Ages: 11-15 (Lower and Middle Secondary)

This lesson looks at sexting – what it is, what the law is and how we should respond to it. Young people are presented with scenarios which will allow for discussion around image sharing/sexting.

Image Sharing

Ages: 16-18 (Upper Secondary)

This lesson looks at sexting – what it is, what the law is and how we should respond to it. Young people are presented with scenarios which will allow for discussion around image sharing/sexting.

Lied about their birthday?

Ages: 13-15

Turn back the clock and change their virtual age to their real age to help make the children and young people in your care safer online.

Should you stream it?

Ages: 13-18

Guide the young people in your care to become safer streamers with this traffic light system.

Age Verification

Ages: 12-14

This lesson is aimed at Lower Secondary young people who have turned or who are about to turn 13 (the age you need to be to use most popular apps). It points out the dangers of using the incorrect age and the benefits of using their correct age. It also contains a homework to allow your pupils and their parents to check that they are using the correct age for the apps they use.

Online Bullying

Ages: 11-16

This resource includes several online bullying scenarios in which young people work through, to develop their understanding of online bullying and its impacts. Young people can test their knowledge with a quickfire quiz at the end. Parents and carers are supported with key information including recent statistics to help facilitate the conversation.

Online Bullying

Ages: 16-18

This lesson and resource will highlight the prevalence of online bullying and its impacts. Using videos and animations that create scenarios, young people will reflect on and develop appropriate responses. Parents and carers are supported with key information including recent statistics to help facilitate the conversation.

Videos

Use technology to learn a language

Ages: 11-18 (and Adults)

Share this video with the young people in your care to show them how they can use technology to learn a language. Whether its an app, subtitles on TV shows or watching the news, we provide you with some fun and engaging ways to learn a language.

Pause, think

& plan

Ages: Adults

Guidance on talking to children about online risks such as harmful and inappropriate content.

New Guidelines on

Loot Boxes

Ages: Adults

Information on the new guidance on Loot Boxes to help keep the gamers in your care safer.

Passwords

Ages: 5-11

This amazing animation will help you teach the children in your care about passwords. Join Jack, Maddie and Freddie as they teach you more about what passwords are, why they are important and how to create one.

5 YouTube Channels for

Home Study

Ages: Adults

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Keep the children in your care entertained and engaged with our recommended Youtube channels

Social Distancing: An explainer

Ages: 5-11

Use this video to teach the children in your care about the the difference Social Distancing, also referred to as Physical Distancing.

Coronavirus: An explainer

Ages: 5-11