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<p>The Department wants schools to equip their pupils with the knowledge needed to
make the best use of the internet and technology in a safe, considered and respectful
way.</p><p> </p><p>Through the guidance for the new subjects of relationships education,
relationships and sex education and health education, teachers will address online
safety and appropriate behaviour in an age appropriate way.</p><p>This topic is threaded
throughout the guidance which sets out, for example, that pupils should be taught
about the rules and principles for keeping safe online, including how to recognise
risks, harmful content and behaviours, and how and to whom to report issues. Pupils
should also be made aware of the relevant legal provisions when key topics are being
taught, including online behaviours.</p><p>The guidance also refers to some key publications
about internet safety which can be used by teachers and others in teaching about this
topic. The guidance can be found here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/relationships-education-relationships-and-sex-education-rse-and-health-education"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/relationships-education-relationships-and-sex-education-rse-and-health-education</a>.</p><p>
</p><p>This teaching will complement the existing computing curriculum, which covers
the principles of online safety at all key stages, with progression in the content
to reflect the different and escalating risks that pupils face. This includes how
to use technology safely, responsibly, respectfully and securely, and where to go
for help and support when they have concerns about content or contact on the internet
or other online technologies.</p><p>There are other curriculum subjects which include
content relevant to teaching pupils how to use the internet appropriately and safely.
For example, citizenship education covers media literacy, distinguishing fact from
opinion and the role and responsibility of the media in informing and shaping public
opinion.</p><p>The Department has also published non-statutory guidance, ‘Teaching
Online Safety’ in schools. This outlines how schools can ensure their pupils understand
how to stay safe and behave online, as part of these existing curriculum requirements
and is available here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/teaching-online-safety-in-schools"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/teaching-online-safety-in-schools</a>.</p>
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