Free Teacher Download: Digital Literacy Classroom Toolkit

The reality is that digital literacy is already part of everyday classroom life. Whether children are talking about YouTube, online games, group chats, or searching for information, they’re constantly navigating the digital world.

The good news is that effective online safety teaching doesn’t need to mean adding another huge task to your workload.

Small Conversations Make a Big Difference

Digital literacy works best when it’s built into the routines teachers already use. These small moments help children practise safe habits consistently, rather than relying on one-off assemblies or presentations.

Scenario-based discussions are particularly effective because they help pupils connect ideas to real situations.

For example:

• “Someone asks for your password in a game.”
• “You see something online that makes you uncomfortable.”
• “A friend shares a photo without asking.”

These conversations help children pause, think objectively, and understand when to ask for help.

Visual Prompts Support Safer Choices

Primary classrooms already rely heavily on visual reminders, and online safety is no different.

Simple prompts such as:

• STOP • THINK • CHECK
• Ask a trusted adult
• Think before you click

…can help children build safer digital habits over time.

Consistent visual language also supports pupils who benefit from structure and repetition, particularly younger children and neurodivergent learners.

A Ready-to-Use Toolkit for Busy Classrooms

To help make online safety teaching simpler, we’ve created a free Digital Literacy Classroom Toolkit packed with practical, classroom-friendly resources.

The toolkit includes:

• Online safety scenario cards
• “Is This Safe?” decision tree visual
• Digital behaviour reward chart
• Pupil reflection sheet
  

Everything is designed to be low prep, visual, and easy to use during PSHE, computing lessons, or everyday classroom discussions.

Download the Free Toolkit

If you’d like a set of ready-to-use digital literacy resources for your classroom, simply complete the short form below to access the free download.

Because helping children stay safe online shouldn’t feel overwhelming and teachers shouldn’t have to reinvent the wheel to make it happen.