KS3 E-Safety & Digital Media 6-Lesson Scheme
Online Safety, Password Security, Scams, Storyboards & Shotcut Video Editing
Fully Dyslexia-Friendly | Videos Included | Complete Half-Term Unit | Updated for 2026

This complete 6-lesson KS3 scheme combines essential e-safety education with practical digital media skills. Students move from analysing real online-risk scenarios to planning, producing and editing their own e-safety awareness video using free Shotcut software.

All resources are fully dyslexia-friendly, featuring accessible fonts, pastel backgrounds, clean spacing and colour-coded prompts to support all learners, including SEND. Ideal for KS3 Computing, Digital Literacy, ICT or PSHE.

Lesson Overview (6 Full Lessons)

Lesson 1 – “Have You Ever…?” Real E-Safety Scenarios
Students analyse relatable online-risk video scenarios, identify warning signs and suggest safer alternatives. Includes structured worksheets and guided reflection tasks to build critical thinking.

Lesson 2 – “Guess What?” Password Security & Identity Protection
An engaging password-guessing activity demonstrates how easily weak passwords can be cracked. Students learn how to create secure passwords, protect accounts and avoid oversharing personal data.

Lesson 3 – “Consequences” Digital Footprints & Real-World Impact
Students explore how online behaviour can affect wellbeing, friendships, safety and future opportunities. Includes scenario cards, structured discussion prompts and reflection activities.

Lesson 4 – Storyboarding Your E-Safety Film
Students begin their media project by planning an e-safety awareness video. They use professional storyboard templates to design scenes, camera angles, transitions and key messages.

Lesson 5 – Creating the Video in Shotcut
A clear, beginner-friendly introduction to Shotcut (free editing software). Students import clips, add text and captions, manage timing and begin constructing their video from their storyboard.

Lesson 6 – Refining & Exporting the Final Video
Students improve pacing, transitions, text clarity and safe audio choices. They export a finished video suitable for assessment or internal sharing.

Why Teachers Choose This Bundle

• Fully dyslexia-friendly design across all materials
• High engagement through videos, games, discussion and creative production
• Strong scaffolding for mixed-ability KS3 classes
• Real-world relevance that builds genuine online safety awareness
• Complete media production journey from planning to final export
• Zero preparation required – fully classroom-ready

Skills Developed Across the Unit

• Online safety awareness and risk identification
• Password security and identity protection
• Recognising scams and unsafe online behaviour
• Understanding digital footprints and consequences
• Storyboarding and structured pre-production planning
• Video editing using Shotcut
• Adding text, audio and transitions effectively
• File management and exporting digital projects
• Critical thinking and responsible digital behaviour

This structured half-term unit blends e-safety education with creative digital production, ensuring students develop both awareness and practical media skills in a supportive and accessible learning environment.