Safer Internet Day - KS1 | Ages 5-7 | Primary Topic Packs

What is Safer Internet Day?

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Safer Internet Day happens every year. It is a day where people take the opportunity to think about how to be safer and more responsible when they use the internet on their devices.

In 2025, Safer Internet Day is on the 11th February.

In this article, you will learn about:

How to stay safe while using the internet
The benefits of the internet
How the internet is used in different ways.

How is the internet useful?

A boy with ginger hair is listening to something on his phone with some earphones. He is in a wheelchair and is wearing a pink t shirt, blue trousers and black shoes. He has green eyes and is smiling.

Many of the games we play, communication that we do with others, videos we watch and the research we do, uses the internet.

It’s a good idea to limit how much internet is used in order to protect your wellbeing.

Spend some time in a community, such as a sports club, an after school club or with friends and family.

Computing

There are lots of devices that use the internet. How many can you think of?

Click the button to reveal some examples.

SMART Safety Rules

In order to be as safe as possible when using devices connected to the internet, it’s important to make sure to follow some SMART rules.

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S is for Safe.

Keep your own and other people’s information safe. Don’t share information such as your name, age, where you live or where you go to school. Only your safe adults should know your passwords.

Look out for information that might be given away in photos too.

A black boy with glasses is sitting at a laptop. He is smiling and wearing a green t shirt, blue trousers and black shoes.

M is for Meet.

Be careful of people you talk to or meet online, even if they say they’re also a child. If they ask to meet you online or in person, or ask for photos, you should tell a trusted adult straight away.

A man with brown hair and a beard is sitting at a laptop. He is wearing a lilac cardigan, white t shirt, blue trousers, lilac socks and black shoes. A girl with brown hair is wearing an orange t shirt, a yellow skirt, white socks and black shoes. She is standing next to her dad.

A is for Accepting.

Before accepting friend requests, advert or link pop ups, ask a trusted adult first. It’s safer to not accept requests from people that you do not know.

A girl wearing a blue hijab is drawing on her phone.

R is for Reliable.

Unfortunately, not everything you see or read online is reliable. Some things are untrue or fake. When looking for information, it’s best to check this in a few places first to see if it is true. You can ask an adult for help too.

A black mother and son look worried at their laptop. The mum is wearing glasses, a blue top and trousers and black shoes. The boy is also wearing glasses and a green t shirt, blue trousers and black shoes.

T is for Tell.

If something online, on a computer, a game, or video makes you feel scared, sad , unsure or worried, you should tell a trusted adult, straight away. You can also press the ‘Report’ button if there is one.

Activity: Thinking points

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Think about the questions below. You can also talk about them with an adult.

What can you do if you read something that is not true online?
What should you do if somebody says something that is unkind online?
Who are your trusted adults that can help you if there is a problem?

Watch: Keeping safe online

Using computers and being online can be great fun and really helpful.

But there is lots you need to be careful with and things you shouldn’t click on.

Watch the video as Pip and Declan learn how to stay safe online and who to talk to if they're not sure about something.

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Being safe on the internet

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Gaming
To stay safe when gaming, don’t talk to or add anyone that you don’t know even if they say they’re a child too. Make usernames different to your real name, so that you can’t be identified. Don’t include information about your home, family or school. Play games that are age appropriate.
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Communicating
The internet can be used to communicate with others. Your trusted adult should know when and who you are talking to. It is not safe to communicate with someone that you don’t know, even if they say they’re a child. Keep photos, videos and other personal information safe.
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Researching
The internet is full of information. Unfortunately, not all of it is truthful. Check information from a few different safe sites to make sure it is accurate. BBC Bitesize is a safe site. If you find anything worrying, tell a trusted adult. Your teacher can help you to find websites to help with your learning.
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Viewing photos and videos
Photos and videos online can be a source of entertainment and a way to keep in touch with friends and family. But some photos and videos are not safe to view. A trusted adult can help to set filters so you see mostly safe content. Remember to be kind with comments. If there is something that worries you, tell your trusted adult and press the ‘report’ button.