Safer Internet Day is an annual event held in February to promote online safety, digital responsibility, and cyber awareness. This year's theme focusses on protecting children from scams.

At the start of the week, Year 4 had an assembly introducing this important topic. In class, we have been exploring different scenarios and discussing the best ways to respond. All children now understand that if they come across something they believe is a scam, they should speak to a trusted adult immediately.

Additionally, Year 4 will be taking part in The Mystery of the Stolen Password, an activity designed to reinforce these key lessons on online safety.

Here is some key information we have been sharing with the children, if you would like to discuss it with them at home.

Key Vocabulary:

• Scam: When someone tries to trick us into giving them personal information or money.
• Pop-up: When a window, box, or image suddenly appears on your computer screen or mobile device.
• Personal Information: Details about yourself that tell someone exactly who you are, such as your real name, date of birth, address, phone number, etc.

Questions to Ask:

• What is a scam?
• What examples of scams are there online?
• How can we spot a scam online? What do we need to look out for?
• How might someone feel if they were tricked by a scam?
• What should you do if you see a scam online?

• What should you do if you think you’ve been tricked by a scam online?

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