Learners should understand the risks of being online and the cyber security steps they should take to reduce these risks. They should know how to set up accounts and devices securely and how to report and recover from any risks they encounter.
This learning covers Experience and Outcome x-03a.
Where to start
BBC Bitesize has useful information on how computers and the internet work.
Visit the Barclays Digital Wings site to view tutorials and learning resources for fundamental digital skills. This requires a login with email, name and password – teachers should check their data protection policy before registering learners.
Learn My Way is a website of free online learning for beginners, helping you develop digital skills to make the most of the online world. Some aspects of this page may require a login – teachers should check their data protection policy before registering learners.
CyberFirst is the national cyber security education programme from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). Their CyberSprinters game and teaching resources is an easy place to get started with cyber.
Go to CyberSprinters
Our Cyber Toolkit provides more practical advice on teaching learners about staying safe and secure when online.
Every secondary school has copies of Your Money Matters textbooks and resources:
Go to Your Money Matters Scotland
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