Safer Internet Day Resources
A collection of resources that can be used to explore internet safety with Primary and Secondary pupils. These resources can be used to educate pupils on using technology safely, respectfully and responsibly. They could also help pupils recognise acceptable/unacceptable behaviour online, as well helping them to identify ways of reporting concerns about content and contact.
Primary
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Being Respectful Online
Just like in real life, it's important to be polite and respectful when you're online. This BBC Bitesize video for pupils aged 7-11 explains why.
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Staying Safe Online
In this School Radio programme for pupils aged 7-11, Gemma Hunt speaks to Rebecca Avery, an e-safety officer, about how we can make sure we are responsible and safe when connecting with friends and family online.
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CBBC Own It
CBBC's Own It is a website exploring the best and worst of online life for children aged 7-12. The Internet is amazing, but it can also be tricky. This website aims to ensure that children aren't scared, but prepared.
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Ask Lara
In this clip from Ask Lara (an animated drama about the pressures of puberty and growing up - available to watch on our BBC Teach YouTube channel), Tony comes across a mummy themed ‘shoot-em-up’ game on the internet and becomes hooked, even pretending to be sick so he can stay home and play. This short film is suitable for use with pupils aged 9-13.
Secondary
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Webcam Safety with Jacqueline Jossa
Webcams make it possible for us to chat face to face with friends and family wherever we, or they, may be. But there are risks attached to webcam use. In this guide for Secondary students, Eastenders star Jacqueline Jossa offers a few simple steps that could help reduce the chance that your students will come to harm.
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Beating Online Bullies with Shona McGarty
It's impossible to separate online life from the rest of what we do. Texts, online chat, email, photos, videos or posts on social networks are all used by bullies. In this guide for Secondary students, Eastenders star Shona McGarty looks at the things your students can do if they find themselves affected by online bullying.
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Online Safety
This short film (available to watch on our BBC Teach YouTube channel) is for students aged 11-14. A teenager learns the importance of being safe online, thanks to the help of her computerised housemate!
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Safe Messaging
How can we keep our data secure when communicating using instant messaging services? BBC Radio 1's Dev Griffin finds out in this short film for students aged 14-16. This clip is part of 'Computer Science: Problem Solved' - a new series of short films presented by BBC Radio 1's Dev Griffin, uncovering how computational thinking can solve real-world problems.