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Online safety: Online relationships

Resources for teaching online safety lessons on the topic of 'Online Relationships' 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.

  • 5 things you can do to make the internet a better place

    A short article with teacher notes – listing five ways that you can help to make the internet a safer and better place for everyone.

    • Online safety • Ages 7-11
    young people look down at smartphones against a colourful graphic backdrop

  • I'm a MEME!

    A short video with teacher notes – Will isn't too pleased when Ainslie shares his pic online... and it goes viral!

    • Online safety • Ages 7-11
    Illustration of two dogs. One is using a mobile phone - looking at the internet. The other dog has a dog food can in it's mouth.

  • Supporting your friends online

    A short article with teacher notes – Radio 1 and 1Xtra DJs talk about how important it is to be a good friend - in group chats and IRL.

    • Online safety • Ages 7-11
    A girl sits in the shadow of a projected smartphone screen in a darkened room

  • Is being online affecting our friendships?

    A short video with teacher notes – technology is a big part of our lives but the big question is, is time on our phone affecting us, the way we feel, and our friendships?

    • Digital literacy • Ages 7-11
    Illustration of a child sat up in bed using a mobile phone. It is dark outside.

Extra resources

These videos, articles and quizzes can be shared with students.