Digital safety is a core part of modern STEM education. Children need the skills to create with technology while protecting their personal information, evaluating online claims and asking for help when something feels wrong.
Teach practical protective habits
- Protect personal and location information.
- Use strong, unique passwords and appropriate account security.
- Recognise suspicious links, scams and manipulative messages.
- Respond safely to cyberbullying and unwanted contact.
- Question misleading content, deepfakes and confident AI outputs.
- Balance online activity with sleep, movement and relationships.
Match guidance to the child’s age
Rules should develop into understanding as children mature. Younger children need close adult involvement. Older children need opportunities to practise judgement, explain risks and participate in creating family or classroom agreements.
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