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Classroom Discussion Guide: Online Safety Topics

Structured discussion plans for teachers to facilitate age-appropriate online safety conversations in the classroom.

Key Stage 1 through Key Stage 4 classes30–45 minutes per session

This guide provides six ready-to-use classroom discussion plans covering the most important online safety topics. Each plan is differentiated for different year groups and includes learning objectives, starter activities, discussion questions, and plenary ideas. The plans are designed to fit within a standard lesson slot and require minimal preparation.

What's included

Six discussion plans covering cyberbullying, privacy, strangers online, screen time, gaming safety, and harmful content
Age-appropriate differentiation notes for Key Stages 1–4
Starter activities and scenario cards to spark discussion
Assessment-for-learning questions to check pupil understanding
Signposting to further support for pupils who disclose concerns during the session

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