Year 3 · Autumn 1 · Week 1 of 30

Going online safely

Objective I can explain simple rules for staying safe online and who to tell if something worries me.

Online safety & digital citizenship Getting started & staying safe ⏱ 30 minutes

Suggested 30-minute plan

A shape to adapt — not a script. Reorder, extend or trim to suit your class.

  1. Connect5 min

    Open a discussion around today’s theme — Self-image & identity. Draw out pupils’ own experiences and set a calm, respectful tone.

  2. ProjectEVOLVE activity20 min

    Deliver the exported ProjectEVOLVE “Self-image & identity” lesson for Y3. Work through its Know it / Feel it / Say it / Do it activities, adapting to your class.

  3. Reflect & agree5 min

    Agree one class takeaway or rule. Remind pupils who they can talk to in school if something online worries them.

Adapting for your class

Support

Pre-open the app and any files, give a printed step-by-step, and pair with a confident partner. Keep the focus on the core “I can…”.

Challenge

Ask pupils to add an extra feature, explain the steps back to the class, or help a partner who is stuck.