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PSHE Digital Literacy & Online Safety Unit: Risk Management & Critical Thinking (KS3/KS4)
Aligned with the PSHE Association’s Secondary Competency-Based Model
Autumn 1 Theme: Independence and Aspirations
Empower students with the tools to think critically, manage online risks, and evaluate digital content. This Cre8tive Curriculum unit is ideal for developing analytical skills and helping students navigate the digital world safely and responsibly.

🔍 Core Topics Covered:
• Managing your online presence
• Spotting misinformation and fake news
• Digital & media literacy
• Recognizing online bias and manipulation
• Protecting personal information and privacy

🎁 Bonus Resource:
✓ Fake Newspaper Project – challenge students to spot bias, fake news and misleading headlines.

🎯 Learning Objectives:
✔ Understand that online content can be manipulated or misrepresented
✔ Develop strategies to assess reliability and credibility of online sources
✔ Learn how to safely manage and protect personal information online
✔ Build a positive, responsible digital footprint
✔ Critique media and social content with a thoughtful, analytical mindset

📦 What’s Included in Each Lesson Pack:
• 1 Fully Editable PowerPoint Presentation
• Confidence Checkers & Built-in Assessment
• Literacy-Focused Student Worksheets (where applicable)
• Embedded Videos & Topical Activities
• Teacher Notes for Easy Delivery
• Mindfulness Extensions
• Fully mapped to PSHE Association PoS:
Refs: H3, H30, R7, R8, R17, R30, L20–L27
• Fulfils 2020 Statutory Health & RSE Requirements

💡 Why Choose Cre8tive Curriculum?
With thousands of downloads and hundreds of school partners, Cre8tive Curriculum resources are built to inspire confident teaching and deep learning. These ready-to-teach packs are ideal for busy teachers who want to deliver impactful PSHE with ease.