Basic digital citizenship
Understand basic digital citizenship — being kind online, protecting personal information, recognising that people behind screens are real people with real feelings, and knowing what to do if something online makes them uncomfortable
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When your child is chatting with friends online or playing multiplayer games, do they treat people kindly and know not to share personal details like their address or school name?
Understand basic digital citizenship — being kind online, protecting personal information, recognising that people behind screens are real people with real feelings, and knowing what to do if something online makes them uncomfortable
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Check understanding
- State at least three rules for staying safe and being kind online
- Explain why hurtful messages online are just as harmful as saying them in person
- Describe what they should do if someone online makes them feel uncomfortable or asks for personal information
“When your child is chatting with friends online or playing multiplayer games, do they treat people kindly and know not to share personal details like their address or school name?”
Curriculum record
- Type
- Conceptual
- Subject
- Personal & Social Development
- Domain
- Responsible Decision-Making
- Age range
- Ages 7–9
Standards