Staying safe online 🌟
Simple rules to keep you happy and safe when you're on a tablet, phone or computer.
The 4 big rules
Only talk to people you know in real life
If someone messages you and you don't know them from school or family, tell a grown-up straight away. Don't reply.
Always ask a grown-up first
Before you watch something new, download a game, or click on a link — check with a trusted adult first.
Keep your details private
Never tell anyone your full name, address, school, or where you live online — even in games.
Tell a grown-up if something feels wrong
If you see something that makes you feel sad, scared or confused — you won't be in trouble. Tell someone straight away.
What would you do?
Someone in your game says "what's your home address so I can send you a prize?"
What is the best thing to do?
The digital PANTS rule
Some things about you are private — like your name, address and school.
Always ask a grown-up before going somewhere new online.
If something online makes you feel uncomfortable, it's OK to say no and leave.
Always tell a trusted adult if something feels wrong — you won't be in trouble.
Never keep secrets online. Grown-ups who love you want to know.
Your trusted grown-ups
💛 Nothing bad that happens online is ever your fault
If something scary happened, a grown-up who loves you will want to help. You will not be in trouble for telling them. They will be glad you told them.
📋 For parents reading this together
This page is designed to be read together with your child. The PANTS rule connects to the NSPCC's body safety framework most UK schools already teach — making the digital link helps reinforce what they already know.
All quiz answers are positive — every option leads to a supportive explanation rather than a "wrong" screen. This is intentional: we never want a young child to feel bad for picking an answer.
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