PSHE Unit – Online Safety & The Internet | Digital Literacy & RSE | KS3 / KS4
This fully resourced 7-lesson PSHE unit supports students in developing digital resilience, online safety awareness, and responsible internet use. It covers critical topics including online grooming, privacy, AI-generated sexual imagery, digital footprints, and social media stress, helping students navigate the digital world with confidence and care.
Ideal for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students (ages 11–16), this unit aligns with the statutory RSE and Health Education guidance, as well as the Life in the Wider World strand of the PSHE curriculum. It can be delivered during PSHE lessons, digital safety weeks, or 51-focused drop-down days.
🌐 Lesson Topics Covered:
- Online Safety & Privacy – How to protect personal information and set boundaries
- Online Grooming & Staying Safe – Recognising risks and knowing how to respond
- AI-Generated Sexual Imagery – Exploring emerging risks and 51 young people
- Online Reputation & Digital Footprints – How online actions shape future opportunities
- Evaluating Social Media – Critical thinking about content, trends, and algorithms
- Social Media & Online Stress – Managing screen time, pressure, and comparison
- Online Misinformation – Spotting fake news, conspiracy theories, and biased content
📦 Each Lesson Pack Includes:
• 1 Fully Editable PowerPoint Presentation
(With clear objectives, confidence checkers, embedded video clips, and structured tasks)
• Student-Friendly Activities – Comprehension questions, scenarios, group discussions, and critical analysis
• Assessment Opportunities – Reflection activities and progress tracking
• Extension Tasks & Web Resources – Links to CEOP, Childline, Internet Matters, and more
• Teacher-Friendly Design – Suitable for both PSHE specialists and non-specialists
This unit is ideal for:
• PSHE and RSE Leads teaching online safety and digital wellbeing
• Safeguarding and Pastoral Teams delivering preventative education
• Schools promoting digital citizenship, resilience, and responsible behaviour online
Format: Editable PowerPoints + printable worksheets
Target Age Group: KS3 / KS4 (11–16)
Themes: Online safety, privacy, grooming, AI, social media stress, digital footprints, misinformation
Prepare your students for life in a digital world—equip them with the tools to stay safe, think critically, and act responsibly online.
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