Teacher guide to pupil safety

Please make sure you read this guide before carrying out any Be Internet Legends activities with pupils.

Ages

For pupils aged 7-9 years and 9-11 years.

Summary

✓ Reinforce existing ground rules that have been drawn up with the class.
✓ Add or emphasise any that are especially relevant to this lesson. E.g. no personal stories, the right to pass.
✓ Make sure you’re familiar with the school’s safeguarding policy.
✓ Consider any sensitivities and your prior knowledge about specific pupils’ circumstances. It may be advisable to let relevant staff know that you’re covering
this subject.
✓ Local and national support groups or helplines such as the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Command (CEOP), NSPCC, and Childline should be signposted to pupils – as well as adults within school who can support them if they have worries or concerns.
✓ Invite pupils to write down any questions they have anonymously at any time, and collect them using an ‘ask it basket’, question box or envelope. This should be accessible both in, during and after the lesson.