KS3 Esafety SOW linked to PHSE framework

KS3 Digital Literacy Scheme of Learning – 6 Lessons + Student Workbook

A complete, ready-to-teach 6-lesson digital literacy unit for PSHE or Computer Science (Years 7–9), covering online identity, relationships, social media, radicalisation, scams and online harms — with an accompanying student workbook included.

Every lesson follows a consistent, mastery-style structure so it’s easy to teach straight from the resource: retrieval starter → narrative reading task → Think-Pair-Share → hands-on activity → safety framework mnemonic → GCSE-style extended writing (model answers provided).

Lessons included:

• Online Rights, Responsibilities & Digital Identity
• Safe Online Relationships
• Social Media & Reality
• Critical Thinking Online (radicalisation & extremism)
• Online Safety & Scams
• Online Harms & Getting Help

What’s included:

• 6 full lesson plans with learning objectives & key activities
• Student workbook covering all 6 lessons
• Reading texts / story-based scenarios for each lesson
• Sorting, audit and “spot the scam/pattern” activities
• Model answers for extended writing tasks
• SEND word bank support cards
• Extension tasks for higher attainers (referencing the Online Safety Act 2023, Prevent guidance, CEOP)
• End-of-unit assessment (MS Forms-ready) with Bronze–Platinum success criteria
• Key vocabulary list, careers links, and homework overview

Perfect for:
PSHE leads, form tutors, or Computer Science teachers delivering a statutory online safety unit at KS3, with built-in differentiation and minimal extra planning required.