'Who can I talk?': Online Internet Safety (Internet Safety Resource)

The Internet is an amazing tool that can help us in lots of ways.

However, sometimes it can cause us to feel unsafe and uncomfortable.

Who would you talk to if you ever felt unsafe or uncomfortable when using the internet?

Suitable for KS1 and KS2.

How could this resource be used?

To support children with identifying who their trusted adults are if they are ever felt unsafe or uncomfortable when using the internet.
How to seek support when feeling unsafe or uncomfortable online and what to do about it.

Relevant Curriculum Links

KS1:H19. to recognise when they need help with feelings; that it is important to ask for help with feelings; and how to ask for it.
KS1: H34. basic rules to keep safe online, including what is meant by personal information and what should be kept private; the importance of telling a trusted adult if they come across something that scares them.
KS1:R14. that sometimes people may behave differently online, including by pretending to be someone they are not.
KS1:R19. basic techniques for resisting pressure to do something they don’t want to do and which may make them unsafe.
KS1: R20. what to do if they feel unsafe or worried for themselves or others; who to ask for help and vocabulary to use when asking for help; importance of keeping trying until they are heard.
KS1:L7. about how the internet and digital devices can be used safely to find things out and to communicate with others.
KS1: L8. about the role of the internet in everyday life.

KS2: H21. to recognise warning signs about mental health and wellbeing and how to seek support for themselves and others.
KS2:H22. to recognise that anyone can experience mental ill health; that most difficulties can be resolved with help and support; and that it is important to discuss feelings with a trusted adult.
KS2: H42. about the importance of keeping personal information private; strategies for keeping safe online, including how to manage requests for personal information or images of themselves and others; what to do if frightened or worried by something seen or read online and how to report concerns, inappropriate content and contact.
KS2: R23. about why someone may behave differently online, including pretending to be someone they are not; strategies for recognising risks, harmful content and contact; how to report concerns.
KS2:R28. how to recognise pressure from others to do something unsafe or that makes them feel uncomfortable and strategies for managing this.
KS2: R29. where to get advice and report concerns if worried about their own or someone else’s personal safety (including online).
KS2: L11. recognise ways in which the internet and social media can be used both positively and negatively.

I understand that there are people I can talk to and that there are a number of ways in which I can gain access to practical and emotional support to help me and others in a range of circumstances. HWB 0-03a / HWB 1-03a / HWB 2-03a / HWB 3-03a / HWB 4-03a.