Being Safe

Computing: Year 5 & 6 National Curriculum, topic 2.3.2

Leaving a Safe Online Footprint

You can be careful with your digital footprint by following some simple steps.

Communication

Communication

  • Keep communications polite and sensible.
  • Treat others as you would want to be treated.
Embarrassing content

Embarrassing content

  • Do not post embarrassing photographs or videos of yourself or others online.
Be careful with links

Be careful with links

  • Be careful with the sites you visit and do not click on links or pop-ups.
Dealing with upsetting content

Dealing with upsetting content

  • If you see something rude or upsetting, do not respond.
  • Save upsetting messages and show a trusted adult.
Looking after your accounts

Looking after your accounts

  • Never let anyone use your password.
  • Always log off so nobody can pretend to be you.

Test yourself on Being Safe

  • What should you do if you see something rude or upsetting online?

  • Who can you share your passwords with?

  • Why should you never let anyone use your password?

  • What should you do when you finish using a computer?

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