Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Discuss various issues online that can leave pupils feeling sad, frightened, worried or uncomfortable and can describe numerous ways to get help.
- Explain how sharing online can have both positive and negative impacts.
- Be aware of how to seek consent from others before sharing material online and describe how content can still be shared online even if it is set to private.
- Explain what a digital reputation is and what it can consist of.
- Understand the importance of capturing evidence of online bullying and demonstrate some of these methods on the devices used at school.
- Describe ways to manage passwords and strategies to add extra security, such as two-factor authentication.
- Explain what to do if passwords are shared, lost or stolen.
- Describe strategies to identify scams.
- Explain ways to increase their privacy settings and understand why it is important to keep their software updated.
Suggested prior learning
Online safety: Year 5
Get startedLesson plans
Lesson 1: Life online
Lesson 2: Sharing online
Lesson 3: Creating a positive online reputation
Lesson 4: Capturing evidence
Lesson 5: Password protection
Lesson 6: Think before you click
Key skills
- Learning about the positive
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Key knowledge
To know:
- A digital footprint
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Key vocabulary
anonymity
antivirus
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Unit resources
Assessment – Computing Y6: Online safety
Assessment resources for this unit. Use
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Knowledge organiser
Aimed at pupils, a single page
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Unit vocabulary
Subject resources
Computing: Long-term plans
A suggested order for teaching Computing
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Curriculum planning | Knowledge and skills progression
Progression document showing how skills and
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Curriculum planning | Knowledge and skills progression
Outlining the key skills and knowledge
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Unit vocabulary
Vocabulary document that shows key vocabulary
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Assessment
Spreadsheet for Kapow Primary's Computing scheme
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Computing: Equipment & resource lists
A list of the resources, hardware
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Other links
Education for a Connected World – Self-image and identity; Online Relationships; Online Reputation; Online Bullying; and Privacy and Security
Pupils apply their knowledge using these concepts to help them navigate internet safety lessons and manage their digital reputation and security.