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Online safety teaching resources

Free learning materials to keep children safe online

From the latest research to free lesson plans, find resources to support your teaching of online safety and digital literacy across subject areas.

What age do you teach?

Children of all ages use the internet in some way, and it’s important for online teaching resources to serve each age.

Get expert online safety advice tailored to each age group by selecting the one you teach below.

A child aged 5.

Early years guide

Find advice and resources for early years teachers.

A primary school child

Primary school guide

Explore resource and guidance for Primary School teachers.

A secondary school student

Secondary school guide

Get guidance on teaching online safety at the Secondary level.

Featured online safety teaching resources

Digital Matters learning platform

Teach children aged 9-11 how to navigate the online space, develop their media literacy and stay safe online.

Learn about Digital Matters

Free lesson plans

Explore the lesson plans below for a range of online safety topics. Click on one to start the download.

A thinking emoji with icons related to online hate

Tackling Online Hate

Icons related to fact-checking and sharing information.

Fact-Checking AI

A black wrecking ball with a male and female gender symbol on it knocking down a stack of yellow and red

Breaking Down Gender Stereotypes

Resources to support parents

A mother with her child who is in school uniform.

Parent presentations

Find pre-made presentations for parents' evenings.

A dad reviews settings on a tablet.

Online safety leaflets

Browse and download a range of guides to share with parents.

Interactive activities

Encourage parents to learn about online safety with their child at home.

Guidance for professionals

Explore the latest research and policy guidance for teachers and schools.

A dad sits with his daughter while she uses a device.

Digital wellbeing research programme

Explore our research into technology’s impact on children’s wellbeing.

A child on a laptop

Changing conversations

Get guidance on effectively supporting the most vulnerable children online.

Image a a child with AI-related graphics overlayed.

Generative AI in education

This research explores generative AI in education and examines the views of parents and children.

A teacher working with young students.

A vision for media literacy

Explore the work that’s needed to support children’s media literacy.