All children now use the Internet for a wide variety of reasons, whether it be for research purposes, playing games, purchasing, or, what seems to be the most used nowadays, social networking sites.

It is important that we make children aware of the benefits of using these sites, but also of possible dangers.  With this in mind, The Safety Centre offers Year 5 & 6 children the opportunity to watch an Internet Safety Chatroom DVD.

The children are presented with a series of questions and their answers are recorded by the guide.  Schools then receive the recorded answers.

Follow-up sessions:

The Safety Centre offers follow-up lessons to every group that visits the Centre. These sessions directly reinforce the messages given at the Centre whilst encouraging community safety and citizenship. They are specifically designed to encourage children to change their behaviour towards taking responsibility. If you are interested in any of the lessons below please contact the Schools Liaison Team.

Other follow-up sessions are available on request from the School Liaison team e.g. Arson, Knife Crime and Electrical Safety.

Y2 Internet Safety Lesson

Learning Objective:

We want to know that it is important to keep our personal information safe.

Introduction:

Watch and discuss the Lee and Kim’s adventure - CEOP resource.

Activities:

DRAMA Use masks / puppets and play Sid’s response game.

ART Make an animal mask and nick name card.

GAME Play Sid’s ’Keeping Safe’ game.

Plenary:

Review how we can keep our personal information safe.

Internet Safety- during the class session, the children will further develop their understanding of the importance of safety when using social networking sites. Discussion forms the basis of the session, emphasising the messages given at the Safety Centre, and the need for caution, whilst at the same time benefitting from the advantages of the internet.

Year 6 Internet Safety Lesson

Learning Objective : We want to recognise the risks when using the internet.

To decide how to behave responsibly. To know how to ask for help.

Introduction:

Discuss where and what people use the internet for including social networking sites.

Activities:

Watch Jigsaw film –CEOP resource.

Plenary:

Review the Click Clever, Click Safe campaign; Zip it! Block it! Flag it!

Internet Safety Parents Sessions:

We offer sessions about internet safety for parents at a cost. Schools who are interested can contact the Schools Liaison Team. We are willing to deliver these sessions at a time that will most suit your parents. Some parents prefer at the beginning of the school day after children have been taken to class, alternatively parents may find evenings more convenient.