Transition Lesson 5: Mobile Phone Safety

• PSHE
• Primary Education

Mobile phone safety

Year 6 to Year 7 Transition

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In this lesson we will:

• Look at the benefits of having your own phone
• Investigate some well known apps
• Learn how to recognise what is safe and unsafe behaviour with our mobile phones.

You should always let a trusted 

grown up know if you feel worried.

In our school, you can:

• talk to your teacher
• Write a note for the worry box
• send a text to the school office

Childline: 0800 1111 

https://www.childline.org.uk/get-support/

Adapt this slide to reflect your school's Safeguarding Policy.

You may wish for your pupils to bring in their phones for this session so that you can help them to set privacy settings, etc.

Please refer to your own school's policy around this.

Do You Have A Mobile Phone?

Yes, I've had one for ages

Yes, but I've only had it for a short time

No, but I'm getting one soon

This slide will enable you to adapt the content to suit your context.

Here is a link to a BBC site which discusses stats around mobile phone use for this age group.

https://www.bbc.com/ownit/take-control/should-phones-be-banned-at-school

"You're braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." — A.A. Milne

There are so many benefits to 

having a mobile phone:

• You can let your parent know if you are going to be late
• You can keep in touch with your friends
• You have access to the internet
• You might even be able to use amazing learning apps, like LessonUp!

This is an American film clip. You may wish to exchange for one which you have used previously. It is easy to upload videos in Lessonup and make them interactive:

https://youtu.be/Hm9gPNF2qgM

Tiktok is a video sharing site. You need to be at least 13 to use it.

Whatsapp is only recommended for users who are 16+. This is because anyone who has your phonenumber can add you to Whatsapp, even if you don't want them to. The app also allows others to see when you are online and your location.

Snapchat users should be 13  and over. There might be upsetting images on Snapchap and it could share your location with people who you don't know. 

Skype users should be 13+ years old. This site allows you to video call other users. Make sure you know who you are speaking to when you are online.

Facebook lets users connect with each other. It is recommended that young people are 13 and over to use the site as the site is designed to let people share their information.

You should be 13 and over to access Instagram. Users should check their privacy settings to make sure that only people they know and trust can contact them via tha app.

Pinterest is an app that lets you collect and share images and website links. It is recommended for young people over the age of 13 as there could be upsetting images on the site.

Twitch is a live streaming site where you can play games. It is recommended that users are 13+.

We have shared the some of the frequently used apps here to discuss with your class and have left this activity open ended for discussion.

You may wish to record this using a worksheet or by jotting notes on the next slide.

Choose an App

 Add your ideas to this mind map.

Benefits

Risks

Pupils can explore the risks and benefits of some of the most popular apps here. You can then use the slide for discussion;

'Are there benefits which might be risky?"

"Could some of the risks, for example 'location settings' turn into a benefit?'

Use a passcode on your phone

This can help to protect your data if someone tries to steal or access it. Nobody should be able to guess your passcode, so don’t set it to something other people will know, like your birthday

1

Keep your phone with you

Store your phone in a safe pocket so that it’s hidden from sight. Be careful when you take it out in public places and don’t let other people use it unless you know and trust them.

2

Don’t use public WiFi

Public WiFi may not always be secure, especially in places like cafés. Connecting to it means that someone might be able monitor the sites or apps you’re using.

3

Check what data your apps can use

Lots of apps will ask for permission to use your data when you install them. They might want to view things like your location, contacts, photos and even messages. Be careful about what you agree to and check what permissions your apps have in the ‘settings’ menu of your phone

4

Add an ICE (In Case of Emergency) contact number to your phone

If you lose your phone or something happens, it can be hard for someone to contact you. Add the phone number of someone you trust, like your parent or carer to your lock screen or on the back of your phone with a sticker.

5

Be careful who you add or talk to

When you talk to someone online, you don’t always know who they are or whether they’re being truthful. If you’re talking to someone online, be careful about what you share.

6

Think before you share or save something

Once you share a message, photo or video you lose control of it. Someone else can save or screenshot it, and they can share it with other people. Sharing or saving nudes can be illegal too.

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https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/online-mobile-safety/mobile-phone-safety/

If your pupils have brought their mobile devices into school for this session. Here is an opportunity to practically check privacy settings together.

You could also use this slide with parents.

Design an Advert for a New Phone.

Make sure you add all of the important 

safety features we have discussed.

Work creatively!

Sharing your ideas via LessonUp means that all of the student work is captured and stored safely and linked to the specific lesson.

I feel much more confident about

using my mobile phone safely.

😒🙁😐🙂😃

This final poll can pick up any pupils who may need further support from you around this subject.

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