Online Safety Resources and Schemes of Work Compared
Also referred to as digital safety or e-safety, the resources we've compared here are stand-alone products that specialise in teaching primary age-groups about online safety.
We also have a dedicated computing scheme page, and it's worth noting many schemes there will also come with online-safety units and coverage.
Also see: Primary Computing Schemes, Computing CPD
Digital Citizenship for Early Years and Primary Learners
Common Sense Education
Years 1 - 6 +
Free
Build online resilience with our easy-to-use lessons, which include videos, exercises and activities that empower young people with responsible real-world practices as they participate online. Materials are included for parents and carers within every lesson. Browse our digital citizenship resources for early years and primary learners below.
Digital Sparks
Twinkl
Years 1 - 6
Monthly/Annual Subscription
Digital Sparks is our innovative, progressive primary computing curriculum, fully aligned with the English National Curriculum and designed for use across Key Stages 1 and 2. Digital Sparks includes dedicated Digital Citizenship units offering children are enquiry-led approach to learning how to be safe, responsible, and confident online. Cyber Smart starters are embedded throughout, ensuring that online safety is not an add-on but a constant thread running through each strand.
Kapow Online Safety
Kapow Primary
Years 1 - 6
Annual Subscription
The Kapow Primary Computing scheme of work provides progressive units of lessons dedicated to teaching online safety for Years 1-6. They feature engaging presentations and online safety rap videos that pupils will enjoy. For subject leaders and teachers, a free Online Safety Toolkit offers valuable resources for Safer Internet Day and year-round learning. It includes age-appropriate discussion prompts, worksheets, and posters, as well as acceptable use policies and guidance on social media and digital safety.
Teacher CPD is available through online safety and Safer Internet Day webinars led by Kapow Primary’s Computing subject experts.
National Online Safety
National Education Group
Years EYFS - 6
One-off Purchase
Helping schools meet their statutory safeguarding and curriculum requirements through the most comprehensive online safety programme for educators, parents and children [read more].
Natterhub
Natterhub
Years 1 - 6
Annual Subscription
Natterhub offers ready-to-teach online safety lessons that align with the Education for a Connected World framework. These interactive lessons include engaging scenarios, quizzes, and polls, allowing pupils aged 5 to 11 to practise digital communication and develop critical thinking skills in a safe environment.
This award-winning platform provides a whole-school solution for online safety that enhances teaching and learning, preparing pupils for a safer digital future.
Available free with a Twinkl Ultimate School subscription
