Safer Internet Day

For Safer Internet Day on 11th February, we kicked off with a whole school assembly discussing how technology has changed through time. The children found it hilarious learning how mobile phones used to look and what dial up internet was!

We discussed how the online world can be a positive influence for learning and connection with others. We also thought about how being online can influence us negatively. The children were about to recount times they had been online and pop-up adverts had appeared and how this can make them feel scared and be unsure what to do.

We then discussed what to do and who to speak to if something happens online we are unsure of or worried about.

Oak Class

We read through Mo and Jaz’s story.

In the story, Mo and Jaz felt uncomfortable when their video changed. They went to their Dad and told him what had happened. We discussed if this had ever happened to us and what we would do if it did. 

Cedar

Cedar investigated influencers and discussed whether the messages they were sharing were positive or negative. This prompted a lot of discussion around product placement and advertising with influencers recommending unhealthy energy drinks and also negative body image and the problems this can cause.

We also discussed internet safety and the importance of not sharing any information with people you haven't already met in real life. 

Finally we went discussed safety and what to do if unsure. Cedar were very good at identifying situations where they may need the support of a trusted adult.

"We should ask an adult  for help if someone we don't know asks where we live or what school we go to."

"Energy drinks can be dangerous for young people. He (the influencer) has young viewers. He shouldn't be promoting it."