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 downloadable 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 passwords 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 passwords or bank information.

    • Online safety • Ages 7-11

  • Avoiding account hacks

    The article contains information about ways to avoid online accounts 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?'

  • How to prevent your identity from being stolen online

    An explanation about identity theft and what someone should do if their online account is hacked.

    • Online safety • Ages 7-11
    Teenage girl - she is holding her hands up and has a smile on her face.

Extra resources

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