Protect accounts
Keep learning-account passwords private. Use unique passwords and turn on extra sign-in protection where the service offers it.
Pause. Check.
Stay connected.
Safer habits for online learning, class groups, school messages, and sharing schoolwork. Know when to pause and check with a teacher.
A stronger everyday starting point.
Keep devices updated
Update the device and browser used for lessons. On a shared device, sign out of learning accounts when finished.
Pause before clicking
Check unexpected school links, attachments, and requests for login codes using a school contact you already know.
If something goes wrong.
My child is being upset in a class group.
Listen calmly and reassure them that they are not to blame. Keep relevant evidence, block or report the account, and involve the school when classmates are involved.
Can we share classmates’ photos or schoolwork?
Ask permission before sharing someone else’s photo or work. Keep names, marks, school IDs, and private messages out of public posts. Ask the teacher if you are unsure about sharing class material.
I clicked a suspicious link.
Stop interacting with it. If you entered a password, change it through the real service and review account access. Report the suspicious message through the service’s official channel.
Keep class groups helpful and respectful.
Keep messages relevant to learning, avoid teasing or excluding classmates, and do not forward rumours about school. Check homework changes and important notices with the teacher or a known school contact.
SAY IT BEFORE THEY NEED IT
“You can always tell me.”
“If something online makes you uncomfortable, we’ll work through it together.”
Further reading. Reviewed 21 October 2026.
CISA · Secure Our World UNICEF · Talking about cyberbullyingA little preparation goes a long way.
Make your own shared family agreements.