Help children and young people understand how to stay safe online with this clear, reassuring and accessible Internet Safety Social Story.

This resource is designed to support pupils in learning important online safety, digital safety and internet safety rules in a simple and easy-to-understand way. It is especially useful for children and young people who benefit from clear expectations, repetition, visual support and explicit teaching.

Ideal for SEND, autism, PSHE, computing, safeguarding, life skills and pastoral support, this social story can be used to teach pupils how to make safer choices when using the internet, apps, games, websites and online communication.

The resource can support understanding of:

• Keeping personal information private
• Creating and protecting passwords
• Talking to people online safely
• Recognising unsafe or inappropriate messages
• Not sharing photos or personal details without permission
• What to do if something online feels wrong or uncomfortable
• Asking a trusted adult for help
• Using websites, games and apps responsibly
• Understanding that people online may not always be who they say they are
• Making safe and sensible choices online

This internet safety social story is particularly useful for pupils with autism, SEND or additional needs, as well as learners who need extra support understanding online boundaries and digital risks.

Suitable for use by:

• Teachers
• SENCOs
• Teaching assistants
• Safeguarding leads
• Autism and SEND practitioners
• Pastoral teams
• Parents and carers
• Mainstream and specialist settings

Perfect for PSHE lessons, online safety lessons, Safer Internet Day, computing, safeguarding interventions, life skills sessions and 1:1 support.

A practical and supportive resource to help pupils build confidence, independence and awareness when navigating the online world.

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