Wellbeing Online

Curriculum content:

1. That for almost everyone the internet is an integral part of life. Pupils should be
supported to think about positive and negative aspects of the internet.
2. Pupils should be supported to discuss how online relationships can complement
and support meaningful in-person relationships, but also how they might be in
tension, and the reasons why online relationships are unlikely to be a good
substitute for high quality in-person relationships, looking at the pros and cons of
different ways of using online connection.
3. The benefits of limiting time spent online, the risks of excessive time spent on
electronic devices and the impact of positive and negative content online on their
own and others’ mental and physical wellbeing.
4. How to consider the impact of their online behaviour on others, and how to
recognise and display respectful behaviour online.
5. Why social media, some apps, computer games and online gaming, including
gambling sites, are age restricted.
6. The risks relating to online gaming, video game monetisation, scams, fraud and
other financial harms, and that gaming can become addictive.
7. How to take a critical approach to what they see and read online and make
responsible decisions about which content, including content on social media and
apps, is appropriate for them.
8. That abuse, bullying and harassment can take place online and that this can
impact wellbeing. How to seek support from trusted adults.
9. How to understand the information they find online, including from search engines,
and know how information is selected and targeted.
10. That they have rights in relation to sharing personal data, privacy and consent.
11. Where and how to report concerns and get support with issues online.