Teaching online safety in schools

What is it?

Non-statutory guidance from the Department for Education on how schools can make sure pupils understand how to stay safe and behave online

This has been introduced to support schools as a part of the existing curriculum requirements and new requirements set out in compulsory Relationships Education, Relationships and Sex Education, and Health Education.

The guidance covers: 

• The underpinning knowledge and behaviours pupils need to navigate the digital world safely and confidently

• The harms and risks that exist online and the curriculum areas these could be covered in 

• Additional considerations for schools, including vulnerable pupils and the use of external visitors

It also links to further support and information, including government guidance and resources for parents and carers.

The guidance applies to all maintained and academy schools and may also be useful for early years and post-16 settings.

Where to find it?

Download the guidance from the GOV.UK website.