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Internet Safety

Staying Safe in the Digital World

KS3 | Ages 11-14

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Today We Will Learn...

✅ What a digital footprint is and why it matters
✅ How to recognise online risks and dangers
✅ Practical strategies to protect yourself online
✅ What to do if something goes wrong
✅ Where to get help if you need it

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💬 Quick Discussion

How many hours did you spend online yesterday?

Think about: Social media, gaming, homework, streaming, messaging...

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Average hours online per day for 11-14 year olds

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📊 Did You Know?

1 in 4

young people experience something upsetting online

46%

have spoken to a stranger online

Forever

how long your online posts can last

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👣 What is a Digital Footprint?

Everything you do online leaves a trace...

📸 Photos and posts you share
💬 Comments and messages you send
🔍 Websites you visit and searches you make
🎮 Games you play and accounts you create
🛒 Things you buy or sign up for

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⚠️ Why Does It Matter?

Once it's online, it can:

Be copied and shared without your permission
Be seen by anyone - including strangers
Stay online FOREVER, even if you delete it
Be found by future employers, universities, and others

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🖼️ The Billboard Test

Before you post anything, ask yourself:

"Would I be happy if this was displayed on a giant billboard for EVERYONE to see?"

Including your teachers, parents, grandparents, and future employers?

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🛡️ Top Tips for Staying Safe

🔒 Strong Passwords

Use three random words + numbers. Never share them!

🙈 Keep It Private

Never share your address, school, or phone number

⚙️ Privacy Settings

Set accounts to private. Check settings regularly.

🚫 Stranger Danger

People may not be who they claim. Never meet them.

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🚩 Warning Signs to Watch For

Someone asks lots of personal questions
They want to keep your friendship secret
They ask for photos or videos of you
They send you gifts or money
They try to turn you against family/friends
They want to meet you in person

If any of these happen, tell a trusted adult IMMEDIATELY

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🤔 What Would You Do?

Scenario: Someone you met in an online game says they're 14 and wants to video call you. They've been really nice and helpful in the game. They say it would be fun to be "real friends."

Discuss with a partner: What are the risks? What should you do?

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🆘 Need Help? Talk to Someone!

Childline

0800 1111

Free, 24/7, Confidential

CEOP

ceop.police.uk

Report online abuse

Talk to an Adult

Teacher / Parent

You won't get in trouble!

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✨ Remember...

🌐 Your online actions have real-world consequences
🔐 Protect your personal information
🤔 Think before you post or share
🚫 Never meet someone you only know online
💬 Always tell a trusted adult if you're worried
❤️ You won't get in trouble for asking for help

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Stay Safe Online!

Questions?

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