Young people are growing up in an increasingly digital world, exposing them to both the opportunities and risks of the internet. These free-to-access resources from the NCSS (National Cyber Security Centre) will empower them to make smart decisions about staying secure online.
CyberFirst: How to stay secure online (11- 14 year olds)
Practitioner Factsheet
Practitioner Guidance
An interactive video resource
Three lesson plans (Quality Assured by the PSHE Association*) are also available
Practitioners can access the full suite of resources on the NCSC website. The resources support the school curricula across the UK’s four nations by linking in with key learning objectives and have been developed for use in formal settings such as classrooms and in non-formal settings such as clubs and youth organisations. (See the delivery guidance document for curriculum mapping).
CyberSprinters - CyberSprinters is an award-winning interactive online security resource for 7-11 year olds. The digital game can be played on phones, tablets, and desktop devices. CYberSprintersand is supported by a suite of activities to be led by educational practitioners working with 7-11 year olds. Parents and carers can also try the CyberSprinter puzzles with their children at home!