Internet Safety Day 2019

Lesson: Information and communication technology

Class: Y5/6 - Mrs Shimmin Year: 2018 - 2019

Today we took part in Safer Internet Day. This year the theme is ‘together for a better internet’.

The key concept that we looked at this year was surrounding consent and how our online actions might make others feel.

Throughout the day we completed lots of different activities including drama where we acted out different scenes where the characters made the wrong choices about asking for permission online. We analysed where each character went wrong and looked at how they should have acted instead.

Here are some top tips from today:

1. Choose to ask if it’s okay 

Always think about how your online actions might make others feel. Be a respectful friend online and remember to ask for permission before sharing something about someone else. This could include a picture, video or piece of their personal information like where they live or their full name. Take a look at our Safer Internet Day film to see what other young people think about asking for consent online. 

2. Choose to be aware 

Make sure you know the rules about how to behave and stay safe on the sites, games and apps you like to use. Look out for buttons that let you block, mute and report other users who aren’t behaving and always ask for help if there is something you are not sure about.

3. Choose to make sensible choices online 

Always keep your personal information safe and any personal information belonging to your friends and family.  Check with an adult before signing up to a new game or online service and before downloading a new app or game .

4. Choose to be a role model 

Always be kind to others online and support your friends if they are having a difficult time. You can help your friends by showing them how to block and report in games and apps or by going to talk to a trusted adult with them. 

5. Choose to ask for help

If you are ever unsure about something you see online, or anything makes you feel worried, upset or confused then ask a trusted adult for some help and advice.