The internet is a great place to learn and play, and it’s important to use it safely. Year 1 coders learn to ask a trusted grown-up, keep personal information private and be kind online.
What your child will learn
- Know to tell a trusted grown-up if something online worries them
- Keep personal information like addresses private
- Ask before using new apps or clicking pop-ups
- Be kind to others online
Tell a grown-up
The most important rule is simple: if anything online makes you feel worried, sad or confused, stop and tell a grown-up you trust. You will never be in trouble for asking.
EduChild Quest has no chat and asks for no personal details — but other apps and games might, so these habits matter everywhere.
Example questions
Here are a few questions like the ones in the first quest. Can you solve them?
1. Where is the best place to use a tablet at home?
- Hidden under the bed
- Somewhere a grown-up can see
- Outside alone at night
- Locked in a cupboard
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Answer: Somewhere a grown-up can see. Using devices near a grown-up keeps you safe.
2. Is it OK to tell someone online where you live?
- Only if they ask nicely
- Yes
- Only at weekends
- No
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Answer: No. Your address is private information.
3. A message pops up asking you to click a button. What should you do?
- Ask a grown-up first
- Type your name
- Click it quickly
- Turn the volume up
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Answer: Ask a grown-up first. Pop-ups can be tricks. Check with a grown-up.
Tips for grown-ups
- Agree family rules for screens together and put them on the fridge.
- Keep devices in shared rooms where grown-ups are nearby.
- Praise your child when they come to you with an online worry.