Information for Children - Online Safety

Staying Safe and Smart Online
The internet is an amazing place where you can learn new things, play games, watch videos, and talk to friends. But just like when you cross the road, you need to know how to stay safe. On this page, you’ll find fun websites and games that will help you learn how to make good choices online, keep your information private and be kind to others. Remember – if something online ever makes you feel worried, upset or confused, stop, close the page, and tell a trusted adult.

Here is a rhyme to help you remember:

Click, Think, Tell!

Click and play and learn each day,
Think “is this safe?” along the way.
If something’s odd or makes you yell—
Stop, close the tab, and go to tell!
Keep secrets safe, be kind online,
With grown-ups’ help, you’ll do just fine.

Recommended Websites for Children

We’ve picked a small set of trusted, child-friendly sites to help children learn how to stay safe online. The KS1 choices use simple stories, videos and games to teach basics like asking a grown-up for help and keeping personal information private. The KS2 options add more interactive activities and real-life scenarios about chatting safely, sharing photos, gaming, privacy and spotting tricky content. All links are free to access and designed for children, perfect for use at home or in school with an adult nearby.

About the Website	Link
EYFS/KS1 - Reception 0 Year 2
Thinkuknow – 4–7s Hector’s World videos, games and stories teaching safety basics (tell an adult, keep info private).
DigiDuck Stories (Childnet) Free online books about sharing online, digital footprints and making good choices.
UK Safer Internet Centre – Kids Zone Games, puzzles and easy safety rules explained in child-friendly ways.
Childline – For younger children Advice, videos and games about feelings, friendships and online safety.
KS2 - Year 3- Year 6
Thinkuknow – 8–10s Band Runner game, videos and tips on chatting safely, sharing images and dealing with worries.
BBC Own It Quizzes, videos and articles on social media, gaming and positive online behaviour.
UK Safer Internet Centre – Kids Zone SMART rules, quizzes and activities to help with tricky online situations.
Internet Matters – Children’s Zone Guides and interactive resources on privacy, gaming safety and spotting fake news.
Interland – Be Internet Awesome Game-based adventures about security, kindness and thinking critically online.
Childline – Staying safe online Tips and advice on online bullying, privacy and unsafe contact.