Resources
The team at Webwise has put together a number of internet safety teaching resources.
The resources are available for free.
Primary Resources
HTML Heroes – 1st and 2nd Class Online Safety Programme
The lessons explore using the internet safely, communicating online, playing and learning online, getting help and support.
HTML Heroes – 1st and 2nd Class Online Safety Programme
The HTML Heroes Programme has been designed for teachers of 1st and 2nd class to introduce pupils to the first steps of accessing and using the internet in a safe and responsible manner. The resource contains five lessons that can be explored separately or delivered as a whole unit.
The lessons explore using the internet safely, communicating online, playing and learning online, getting help and support. Each lesson is supported by a short illustrated story, lesson activities, and take-home information for parents/guardians. The programme concludes with an animated online safety code song.
HTML Heroes: An Introduction to the Internet – 3rd and 4th Class
Topics explored include respectful online communication, privacy, searching for information online, online well-being and screen time.
All Aboard for DigiTown
A learning path for 9 -12 year olds to become smart digital citizens. Help pupils explore the concept of digital citizenship across 10 themes in the DigiTown activity book.
MySelfie and the Wider World
This Primary Anti-Cyber Bullying Teachers’ Handbook is an SPHE resource developed to engage 5th and 6th class primary school students on the topic of cyber bullying.
Garda Schools Programme Be Kind Online
Schools can access online safety talks on safe and respectful communication through the Garda Schools Programme.
Post Primary Resources
NEW: The Respect Effect – anti-bullying educational resource
This anti-bullying educational resource is designed to support teachers in addressing the learning outcomes within the Junior Cycle SPHE course.
Connected
Connected has been specifically designed for teachers of the Junior Cycle Digital Media Literacy Short Course who wish to explore Online Wellbeing; News, Information and Problems of False Information; Big Data and the Data Economy; and My Rights Online.
Be in Ctrl
Be in Ctrl is a Junior Cycle SPHE educational resource addressing the issue of Online Sexual Coercion and Extortion. The resource includes information for school leaders, three lesson plans and is supported by the Garda School Programme.
UP2US Anti-Bullying Kit
Take the first steps to beating bullying in your community by ordering a free #Up2Us Anti-Bullying Kit today. In the kit you’ll find activities for addressing bullying, colourful stickers and supplies for creating interactive poster campaigns.
Lockers
Lockers is an SPHE resource developed to engage 2nd and 3rd year students on the topic of non-consensual image sharing. The resource includes two short high-quality animations, six lessons and information for school leaders.
Garda Schools Programme
Connect with Respect
Schools can access online safety talks on safe and respectful communication through the Garda Schools Programme. The Connect with Respect programme has been developed in partnership with Webwise is available for students at the Junior end of post-primary.
Lesson: What is Coco’s Law?
Understanding the Harassment, Harmful Communication and Related Offences Act 2020 and the legal consequences of it for young people. This lesson is intended to be appropriate for the 3rd to 5th year demographic.
Media Smart – Managing your online advert experience
In this resource, students will be familiarised with digital advertising and equipped with the necessary tools to help them manage their online advertising experience.
The Full Picture Lesson
The Full Picture Lesson has been designed to assist and support teachers of SPHE when teaching their students about the influences and pressures young people may face while using social media, the impact on their self-esteem online and how to manage their online wellbeing.
My Online World
Developed in partnership with the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA), the five lessons in the ‘My Online World’ unit are designed to support teachers in planning learning and teaching for first year students.
Safer Internet Day Hub
The dedicated Safer Internet Day Hub has resources, activities, idea and inspiration for planning your Safer Internet Day activities.
SID Presentations
Free Safer Internet Day Presentations are available for Primary and Post-Primary level. These include Primary school presentations for use with 1st and 2nd class, 3rd and 4th class, and 5th and 6th class.
Parents Resources
Webwise Parents Hub
The Webwise Parents Hub is the key internet safety online access point for parents in Ireland. It provides free advice, information, and resources to ensure that your child makes the most of their time online.
Online Safety Booklet
This guide gives parents support, advice and information to help their children have a positive experience online. Topics explored in the guide include cyberbullying, screen time, sexting, social media and online pornography.
TalkListenLearn – Campaign
The #TalkListenLearn campaign supports children and parents/guardians online. Having regular open conversations is one of the most effective ways of supporting your child online.
Helping schools and families keep children safe online booklet
Garda Schools Programme
Primary
Be Kind Online
The Garda Schools Programme Be Kind Online is a lesson designed to enable 3rd and 4th class pupils to understand what cyberbullying is, how it can hurt someone and how it can be prevented.
Online Safety Talk for Parents
Members of the Garda Síochána can use the Webwise Parents Presentations to host parent internet safety evenings.
Post-Primary
Connect with Respect
Connect with Respect, developed in partnership with Webwise, addresses the topic of cyberbullying and lesson is designed to help students at the Junior end of post-primary, between the ages of 12-14.
Be in Ctrl
Gardaí can follow the Connect with Respect lesson using the Be in Ctrl Garda Schools talk. Be in Ctrl developed in partnership with Webwise is a Junior Cycle SPHE resource addressing the issue of online sexual coercion and extortion of young people.
Online Safety Talk for Parents
Members of the Garda Síochána can use the Webwise Parents Presentations to host parent internet safety evenings. The information included in the presentations covers key topics for parents including social media, screen time, cyber-bullying, image-sharing and features expert advice and support.
Other Resources
Online Safety Checklists
The Webwise Checklists which address a range of topics including cyberbullying, online reputation, fake news, and catfishing.
STAR SEN Toolkit
This Toolkit provides practical advice and teaching activities to help educators explore online safety with young people who have special educational needs.
Inclusive Digital Safety
Empowering parents, carers, and professionals with tailored advice and insight to make meaningful interventions in the lives of children and young people most likely to experience online risks.
Better Internet for Kids
BIK is a platform where key online safety stakeholders can exchange knowledge, and resources to help create a better internet for children and young people.
Be Media Smart
A Media Literacy Ireland campaign to help people tell the difference between reliable and accurate information and false or misleading information.
Coimisiún na Meán Lessons
These lesson plans have been designed to help you introduce the role of Coimisiún na Meán to your class and to explore rights under our Online Safety Framework. These lesson plans are accompanied by a dedicated Teacher Guide and downloadable posters.
