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Safer Schools App
Ensure your school is registered with NI Safer Schools for access to the App and Teach Hub.
Common Sense Education
Digital Citizenship Planner Nursery - Year 14
Mapping digital literacy resources to whole-school themes across year groups.
Common Sense Media
Free Teacher Membership (annual renewal)
- Common Sense Media helps make sense of what children and young people are watching, reading and scrolling online with research-backed guidance, unlimited reviews & trusted recommendations.
- First create a basic account. Once logged in, cut and paste this link into your browser to activate your Plus membership.
Online Safety Review Opportunities
NAACE Ed Tech Review Framework
Consider availing of a licence provided for all NI schools to complete a self review process providing actionable edtech insights and a Digital Safeguarding Strand including:
- Policies and Practices for Online Safety
- Educating Students and Staff about Online Risks
- Monitoring and responding to digital incidents
360° Safe - Online Safety Self-Review Tool
The tool is free to use. There is a charge for the accreditation process.
Upcoming Online Safety / Digital Literacy Events
- Conference Follow-up webinar with Common Sense. Tues 2nd Dec at 3.30pm
- Safer Internet Day Resources Webinars with Childnet and Safeguarding Board NI
- Tues 13th Jan 3.30-4.15pm for PR / SP
- Thurs 15th Jan 3.30-4.15pm for PP / SP
- Online Safety Briefings
- Face to Face 2hr events
- April TBC
Email invitations will be sent to schools with event information and booking details.
Online Safety Hub
Online Safety Hub
Practical advice on children and young people’s online safety from local and UK-wide trusted organisations. The hub provides:
- an adult section with core messaging and signposting on key online safety topics, a library of resources, sample policy templates, and a research and evidence bank
- Young Person’s Hub offering supportive, non-judgemental guidance for under-13s and teens to help them manage their online lives safely and confidently
Project Evolve Digital Education Toolkit
Project Evolve Digital Education Toolkit
- Customisable resources and professional development content library
- 4-18yrs
- By SWGfL / UK SIC
- Topics include Self-Image and Identity, Online Bullying, Managing Information Online, Health, Wellbeing and Lifestyle
Curriculum Resources
NURSERY
- Smartie the Penguin Adventures, Childnet
- Early Years Online Safety Resources, Internet Matters
- Supporting pre-schoolers online, Internet Matters
- Guidance for parents and carers of children under 5 yrs, Internet Matters
- Common Sense Digital Citizenship Planner Nursery - Year 14
PRIMARY
Key Stage 2
- Digital for Life and Work, KS2, CCEA
- Gambling and Gaming Awareness, K 2, CCEA
- Staying Safe Online, KS2, CCEA
- Digital Well-Being Lesson Collection, KS2, Common Sense,
- Digital Citizenship in Minecraft, KS2
- Just a joke? Exploring problematic online sexual behaviour, KS2, Childnet
- Too Good to be True? Onlines Scams / Catfishing, KS2 Childnet
- Developing online independence and safer connections, KS2, CEOP
- Media Influences & Online Behaviour, Oak Academy
- Stay Safe and Make Smart Choices Online, Digital Matters
Key Stage 1 and Foundation Stage
- Media Influences & Online Behaviour, Oak Academy
- Keeping Safe When Using Online Devices Lesson, FS, Oak Academy
- Transitioning from Technology to F2F interactions, FS, Oak Academy
- Digital Citizenship in Minecraft, FS & KS1
SEN
- Supporting SEN Students with Staying Safe Online, SWGfL
- KS2 & SEN Unit: Staying Safe Online, CCEA
- SEND Toolkit, Childnet (11-16 yrs)
- Know IT All for Teachers Working with SEN Pupils, Childnet
POST-PRIMARY
Key Stage 3
- Staying Safe Online, KS3 CCEA
- Cyberbullying, KS3 CCEA
- Sexting, KS3 CCEA
- Impact of Pornography, KS3 CCEA
- How Social Media May Affect Self-Esteem, KS3 CCEA
- Selfies and Self-Esteem, KS3 CCEA
- Gambling and Gaming Awareness, KS3 CCEA
- Online blackmail education resource, KS3, CEOP
- ‘Just a joke?’ Exploring problematic online sexual behaviour, KS3, Childnet
- AI Misuse & Nudification Lessons, Childnet
- Online Sexual Harassment Resources, Childnet
- Misogyny and Online Sexual Harasssment of Women & Girls, Childnet
- AI & Digital Literacy Lessons, KS3, Common Sense
- Experience AI, KS3, Google for Education
Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5
- Online Abuse and Sexting, KS4, CCEA
- Message Sent Videos, CCEA, (KS 4) Explores non-consensual sharing explicit images
- Sextortion Resources, KS4, PSNI
- Online Sexual Harassment Resources, 13-17yrs, Childnet
- Misogyny and Online Sexual Harasssment of Women & Girls, 13-18yrs, Childnet
- AI Misuse & Nudification Lessons, 13-17yrs, Childnet
- Using the Internet and AI Safely in Assessments, CCEA
Gaelscolaíocht / Irish Medium
Teacher Resources- Post-Primary
- Navigating Masculinity: The Media’s Influence on Young Males, INEQE
- Misogny in Schools: Guidance for Teachers to Make Effective Change, Internet Matters
- Talk, Trust, and Trade-Offs: How and Why Teens Use AI Companions, Common Sense Education
- Screens, Safety and Social Media Report draws insights from 2000+ 16yr olds including on illegal and harmful behaviours on social media.
Further Information
- Primary Students & Digital Wellbeing: Understanding Current Influences and Threats
- Webinar recording, NexusNI & EdIS/C2k
- Teachers' Essential Guide to Cybersecurity, Common Sense Education
- Child Sexual Exploitation Webinar For Professionals, EA
- Child Sexual Abuse Material Generated by AI: A Guide for Professionals Working with Children and Young People, Online Safety Hub
- Talk, Trust, and Trade-Offs: How and Why Teens Use AI Companions, Common Sense Education
- Navigating Safely Online: Expert Insight Videos, NSPCC
- Harmful Online Challenges, Online Safety Hub
- Catching a Catfish: How to Avoid Being Baited, Online Safety Hub
Sample Policy Templates
Resources for Parents and Carers
- Guidance on Online Challenges and Trends, SBNI & CEOP
- Financially Motivated Sexual Extortion (FMSE): Advice for parents and carers
- AI & Nude Images, Leaflet for Parents & Carers, Childnet
- Online Safety for Families and Children with SEND, NSPCC
- Online Safety Resources for Families with SEND, TechSafe
- Advice on Financially Motivated Sexual Extortion, National Crime Agency
- Technology and Domestic Abuse – Where is the Line? (Romanian, Polish and Arabic versions available)
- Online Home Safety Activity Sheets, CEOP
- Parent and Carers Poster, CEOP