Summary

  • Hosted by Joel M and Harleen Nottay

  • Your class will become 'Scam Detectives' and learn how to protect their money and personal information

  • Download your Mission Packs now

  • Our Live Lessons artist, Venessa Scott, will transform what we learn into a classroom poster, available to download afterwards

Live Reporting

  1. Mission success!

    Thanks for joining us

    The Live Lesson is available to watch again on the Live Lessons website and on BBC iPlayer.

  2. Join us for our next Live Lesson on Monday, 15 December

    Walking with Dinosaurs - Live Lesson

    Get ready to dig into the past and bring the prehistoric world to life in your classroom.

    In this curriculum-linked lesson for 7–11 year-olds, hosted by Maddie Moate and Cam Whitnall, your pupils will become dino detectives and work together to solve a prehistoric puzzle using a series of clues, scientific thinking, and fossil facts.

    The 30 minute Live Lesson will be available to watch Monday 15 December 2025 on this page.

    Maddie Moate and Cam Whitnall infront of dinosaur bones

  3. Well done to all our amazing scam detectives across the UK!

    Brilliant scam-spotting skills!

    Click here to download your copy of the poster Venessa created during the lesson. Why not put it up in the classroom? You can also hear our catchy song here.

    Scam Safe Poster

  4. Did you know...

    This Live Lesson is part of BBC Scam Safe Week! Check out other resources on staying scam safe here: bbc.co.uk/scamsafe

    BBC Scam Safe logo

  5. Remember, if something seems 'phishy' - don't bite!

    Hello to Harlands School in Uckfield and all the Digital Leaders. We hope you're enjoying the lesson!

  6. Don't forget...

    You can download a Teaching Guide with following up activity ideas and Mission Pack for this lesson!

    Harleen and Joel for our Scam Safe Live Lesson

  7. Is anything looking 'phishy'? 👀

    Shout-out to Loch Ness class at Blackburn Primary School! Have you spotted any signs of a scam?

  8. Lots of scam detectives in action today! 🕵️‍♀️

    Hello to Year 3 and 4 at Styal Primary School. Thanks for helping Joel and Harleen track the scammers!

  9. We hope you enjoy your mission!

    Shout-out to all the pupils at Sidlaw View Primary School! Can you spot the signs and stop the scammers?

  10. Thanks for joining us!✨

    Hello from Year 4 and 5 at Thetford Grammar School! We love tuning in for BBC Live Lessons!

    Thetford Grammar School

  11. Keep your eyes peeled 👀

    Kings Hill School, are you ready for your mission? Help Joel find out what happened to his lost money!

  12. Scam safety is so important! 🔍

    Shout-out to Rothwell Junior School and Miss Williams in Northamptonshire - they have lots of classes getting involved in our Scam Safe Lesson!

  13. Can you spot the signs? 💳

    Treetops School in Essex are trying this morning. Thanks for joining us, we believe in you!

  14. Scam Safe detectives at the ready... 🕵️‍♀️

    Winterbourne Junior Girls School in London are ready for their mission. You've got this!

  15. Want us to say hi to your classroom?

    Get in touch and send us a message!

  16. Download the Mission Pack and teaching guide

    You can prepare for this lesson by downloading the teaching guide and Mission Packs.

    Scam Safe Mission Pack

  17. Welcome to the Scam Safe 2025 Live Lesson

    📧 [email protected] with Scam Safe as the subject to get in touch

    Scam detectives ready! Join Harleen Nottay and Joel M for this curriculum-linked Live Lesson for 7–11 year-olds. We'll explore how to spot the signs of a scam and stop scammers in their tracks.

    Joel and Harleen