Use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognise acceptable/unacceptable behaviour; identify a range of ways to report concerns about content and contact

Safe and responsible use of technology at Key Stage 2 builds on skills learned in Key Stage 1. As well as requiring pupils to keep themselves safe and to treat others with respect, the programme of study at Key Stage 2 introduces an emphasis on responsible use of technology.

Pupils need to consider how their online actions impact other people. They need to be awareof their legal and ethical responsibilities, such as showing respect for intellectual property rights (e.g. musical, literary and artistic works), keeping passwords and personal data secure, and observing the terms and conditions for web services they use (such as the 13+ age restriction on most US websites, including Facebook, resulting from COPPA ¹⁰ legislation).

Pupils should also develop some awareness of their digital footprint: the data automatically generated when they use the Internet and other communication services, and how this is, or could be, used.

Pupils should be aware of, and abide by, the school’s acceptable use policy, as well as the requirements of any other services they use. Encourage pupils to think twice, and to check terms and conditions, before signing up for Internet-based services.

As in Key Stage 1, pupils should report any concerns to a parent or teacher. They should also be aware that they can talk directly to the police, report their concern to CEOP, or talk in confidence to counsellors at Childline. Your designated child-protection lead might, depending on the nature of the concern, raise the matter with local social services, the police or CEOP.