Dear Mubina, 

Safer Internet Day is fast approaching on 11th February 2025. The theme for this year is "Too good to be true? Protecting yourself and others from scams online".

Use our extensive resource portal to search for FREE materials to mark this day, and read on for specific recommendations to support your whole school approach.

Primary Resources:

Undressed - A catchy video and song warning of the dangers of getting undressed online. Suitable for EYFS and early KS1, you can also download a powerpoint and classroom activities at undressed.lgfl.net

Jessie & Friends - A 3 episode animated series with accompanying workbooks which aims to equip 4-7 year olds with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to help them stay safe online

SafeSkills Online Safety Quiz - pupils can complete this to help assess their understanding of key themes - based on the UKCIS Education Framework, it mirrors as a diagnostic teaching tool, enabling you to monitor and track progress. Sign up for FREE at safeskillsinfo.lgfl.net/

Secondary resources: 

To raise awareness of financially motivated sexual exploitation (sextortion):

No Escape Room - an interactive film highlighting how a young person is tricked into sharing naked pictures and how to find support

Sexploitation - A powerful short video by Kent Police raising awareness of sexploitation and how to seek help

Online Blackmail - suitable for 15-18 year olds, this resource aims to help identify key characteristics of how blackmail manifests online, understand the impact and how to access help.

NetSmartz Sextortion Guide - posters, activities and information to support teenagers, with videos,  teacher notes and discussion guides 

 Other useful resources:

• Report Remove tool - to help young people confidentially report and remove sexual content online
• NCSC poster- top tips to protect yourself from sextortion from the National Cyber Security Centre. Why not put this up in the classroom?
• IWF advice: guidance and support from the Internet Watch Foundation

Visit our dedicated webpage at sid.lgfl.net for some great resources and ideas to mark the day, including:

• Life Online video about what grownups just don't get
• Digital Explorers - downloadable online safety board game 

Protecting Yourself from Scammers

Classroom Poster

Protect Thy Privacy Settings Video

We know it's not easy to talk to parents about online safety so we've created a ready to use presentation for you to deliver with top tips, discussion starters and more. 

LGfL Resources for Governance and Staff Awareness

Phish Threat - Ensuring your staff and students know how to spot phishing emails is essential these days. LGfL schools can access to simulated phishing campaigns and training materials for free from Sophos Phish Threat at https://phish.lgfl.net

Elevate - Leading cyber security in schools can be challenging, particularly knowing where to start. The Elevate Cyber Security Toolkit takes you through a DfE aligned audit, with supporting templates that can help boost yours school's awareness and defences.

Find out more about Safer Internet Day

The UK Safer Internet Centre has further information, including lesson resources and information about how you can register your school's support of SID 2025!

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