Name: _________________________________________
Date: _________________
Year Group: _________
📊 Key Facts
- Children in the UK spend an average of 3-4 hours online every day
- 1 in 4 children have seen something online that upset or worried them
- Most children who are contacted by strangers online do not tell an adult
- A photo or message posted online can last forever — even if you delete it
⚖️ The Law
- It is illegal for someone to contact a child online for sexual purposes
- Sharing someone's private photos without permission is illegal
- Cyberbullying can be a criminal offence
- Adults who pretend to be children online to make friends with real children are breaking the law
✏️ Think About It: Scenarios
Scenario 1: A friend tells you something worrying about internet safety. What do you do?
Scenario 2: You see something related to internet safety that concerns you. What are your options?
Scenario 3: Someone you know seems to be in a situation involving internet safety. How do you respond?
💡 Key Messages
- Never share personal information online — name, school, address, or photos
- People online are not always who they say they are
- Digital footprints are permanent — think before you post
- If something online upsets or worries you, tell a trusted adult
- You will never be in trouble for asking for help
🆘 Need Help?
Childline: 0800 1111 (free, 24/7, confidential)
Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111 (100% anonymous)
CEOP: ceop.police.uk (online exploitation)
Emergency: 999