Teenagers now are more digitally savvy than ever before. At this age, they’re becoming independent digital citizens and technology is often integral to their lives, so it’s important that they’re taught how to navigate content safely and make sure they have the confidence and awareness to raise anything they’re not sure about.

Purposely developed to make life easier for teachers, our lesson plans for year 9 provide you with everything you need to engage and inspire young minds to learn about online safety.

Formed directly in line with the learning objectives from the UKCIS Education for a Connected World Framework, and designed to support statutory curriculum requirements and recommended best practice, our lesson plans include:

An easy-to-follow structure with clear objectives, teacher-led activities and independent tasks to support different learning styles
Complementary videos to support understanding and encourage further research
Fun resources to aid and complement lesson plan activities and discussion
Keywords and glossary to help prompt topic association and embed classroom learning
Key questions and recap ideas to stimulate debate and independent thought

Developed in line with and to support statutory policy and recommended guidance, including:

Education for a Connected World
Relationships education, relationships and sex education (RSE) and health education
Teaching online safety in school

Based on the 8 topics outlined in the UKCIS Education for a Connected World Framework

Self-image & identity
Online relationships
Online reputation
Online bullying
Managing online information
Health, wellbeing & lifestyle
Privacy & security
Copyright & ownership

Lesson Plans for Year 9 (Age 13-14) 2023-24

Everything you need to engage and inspire young minds to learn about online safety