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Digital Citizenship for Early Years and Primary Learners (UK)

Engage learners to think critically, participate responsibly and take ownership of their digital lives.

Build online resilience with our easy-to-use lessons, which include videos, exercises and activities that empower young people with responsible real-world practices as they participate online. Materials are included for parents and carers within every lesson. Browse our digital citizenship resources for early years and primary learners below.

Review our Digital Citizenship Year 1-13 Progression document for implementation support. This document outlines our content and how it aligns with the Education for a Connected World framework.

Number Of Lessons
31
Intro Video
Digital Citizenship in the UK
Educator Video

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Media Balance & Well-Being
Media Balance Is Important (UK)
How do we find a happy balance between our online and offline activities?
Age
5–6
Time
25 mins.
Includes
Song Video
Media Balance & Well-Being
Pause for People (UK)
How do you say goodbye to technology when you don't want to?
Age
5–6
Time
30 mins.
Includes
Video
Privacy & Security
Safety in My Online Neighbourhood (UK)
How do you go places safely online?
Age
5–6
Time
30 mins.
Includes
Video
Media Balance & Well-Being
Pause & Think Online (UK)
How can we be safe, responsible and respectful online?
Age
6–7
Time
25 mins.
Includes
Video
Media Balance & Well-Being
How Technology Makes You Feel (UK)
Why is it important to listen to your feelings when using technology?
Age
6–7
Time
30 mins.
Includes
Video
Privacy & Security
Internet Traffic Light (UK)
How do you stay safe when visiting a website or app?
Age
6–7
Time
35 mins.
Includes
Video
Media Balance & Well-Being
We, the Digital Citizens (UK)
How can we be good digital citizens?
Age
7–8
Time
20 mins.
Includes
Video
Media Balance & Well-Being
Device-Free Moments (UK)
Why is it important to have device-free moments in our lives?
Age
7–8
Time
40 mins.
Privacy & Security
That's Private! (UK)
What kinds of information should I keep to myself when I use the internet?
Age
7–8
Time
30 mins.
Digital Footprint & Identity
Digital Trails (UK)
What information is OK to have in your digital footprint?
Age
7–8
Time
40 mins.
Includes
Video
Relationships & Communication
Who Is in Your Online Community? (UK)
How are we all part of an online community?
Age
7–8
Time
30 mins.
Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech
Putting a STOP to Online Meanness (UK)
What should you do if someone is mean to you online?
Age
7–8
Time
35 mins.
Includes
Video
News & Media Literacy
Let's Give Credit! (UK)
How can you give credit for other people's work?
Age
7–8
Time
30 mins.
Media Balance & Well-Being
Your Rings of Responsibility (UK)
How do digital citizens take responsibility for themselves, their communities and their world?
Age
8–9
Time
45 mins.
Includes
Video
Privacy & Security
Password Power-Up (UK)
How can a strong password help protect your privacy?
Age
8–9
Time
45 mins.
Digital Footprint & Identity
This Is Me (UK)
How does what I post online affect my identity?
Age
8–9
Time
45 mins.
Relationships & Communication
Our Digital Citizenship Pledge (UK)
What makes a strong community?
Age
8–9
Time
45 mins.
Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech
The Power of Words (UK)
What should you do when someone uses mean or hurtful language on the internet?
Age
8–9
Time
45 mins.
Includes
Video
News & Media Literacy
Is Seeing Believing? (UK)
Why do people alter digital photos and videos?
Age
8–9
Time
45 mins.
Media Balance & Well-Being
My Media Choices (UK)
What makes a healthy media choice?
Age
9–10
Time
45 mins.
Includes
Video
Privacy & Security
Private and Personal Information (UK)
What information about you is OK to share online?
Age
9–10
Time
45 mins.
Includes
Video
Digital Footprint & Identity
Our Online Tracks (UK)
How does our online activity affect the digital footprints of ourselves and others?
Age
9–10
Time
45 mins.
Relationships & Communication
Keeping Games Fun and Friendly (UK)
How can I help myself and others be positive and have fun while playing online games?
Age
9–10
Time
45 mins.
Includes
Video
Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech
Be a Super Digital Citizen (UK)
How can we be upstanders when we see cyberbullying?
Age
9–10
Time
45 mins.
Includes
Video
News & Media Literacy
A Creator's Rights and Responsibilities (UK)
What rights and responsibilities do you have as a creator?
Age
9–10
Time
45 mins.
Media Balance & Well-Being
Finding My Media Balance (UK)
What does media balance mean for me?
Age
10–11
Time
45 mins.
Includes
Video
Privacy & Security
You Won't Believe This! (UK)
What is clickbait and how can you avoid it?
Age
10–11
Time
45 mins.
Digital Footprint & Identity
Beyond Gender Stereotypes (UK)
How do gender stereotypes shape our experiences online?
Age
10–11
Time
45 mins.
Relationships & Communication
Digital Friendships (UK)
How do you keep online friendships safe?
Age
10–11
Time
45 mins.
Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech
Is It Cyberbullying? (UK)
What is cyberbullying and what can you do to stop it?
Age
10–11
Time
45 mins.
Includes
Video
News & Media Literacy
Reading News Online (UK)
What are the important parts of an online news article?
Age
10–11
Time
45 mins.