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Citizenship

1.1, 1.2, 1.3 & 1.4

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Intro

'Citizenship' is all about the safe and responsible use of technology. 

The 'Citizenship' strand is slightly different from the other three in that it focuses as much on information as it does on skills. In Reception, this strand has considerably less content than in older year groups and we have therefore included all four 'Citizenship' elements onto one page.

Framework

1.1 - Identity, Image and Reputation

  • recognise that actions have consequences and identify simple rules to keep them safe (offline and online), e.g. classroom rules/charters should incorporate digital and non-digital rules
  • recognise that data can be shared online, e.g. with adult support, find images of themselves and others for instance on the school website/school social media page, etc.

1.2 - Health and Well-being

  • talk about everyday use of devices and digital media, e.g. identify a range of media and digital devices from familiar experiences. Make simple observations about their uses.

1.3 - Digital rights, Licensing and Ownership

  • add their name to digital work, e.g. type their first name on a keyboard
  • find the name of the author on digital work.

1.4 - Online Behaviour and Cyber-bullying

  • explain how people can connect with others online, e.g. identify forms of communication (including digital)
  • use appropriate words and feelings, e.g. discuss words and feelings that could upset people – link to offline personal and social education (PSE) and well-being work.

Vocabulary

rules     digital     computer     iPad     camera     whiteboard     keyboard     name     type     phone     email     message     mean

Activity Suggestions

1.1 - Identity, Image and Reputation

At the start of the year, create class rules together. Ask them what rules they think everyone should abide by in school. Make sure to include digital rules amongst your usual behaviour rules. Some rules you may want to introduce are:

  • Hold iPads in both hands and don't run when doing so.
  • Share don't snatch.
  • Only use the apps you've been asked to use.
  • Ask a teacher before using a computer.

If you share images of your class on the school website or Twitter, show these web pages to the class so that they gain an understanding that photo and data can be shared online. If you use a service that sends updates and images to parents (e.g. Class Dojo, Schoop) then show some of these messages to pupils so they can see that their parents know what's happening in class.

1.2 - Health and Well-being

Make sure you regularly use the correct terms for digital devices (e.g. laptop, computer, Chromebook, iPad, camera, whiteboard, keyboard, monitor) and encourage the pupils to use them.

Ask them what kind of things they and their family do on different devices at home. (e.g. "I play games on my iPad", "Mum works on her laptop", "We cook using the microwave.")

1.3 - Digital Rights, Licensing and Ownership

As in 'Health and Well-being', there are no specific activities are needed for the Reception class. As pupils become more familiar with typing letters (see 3.2 'Creating') encourage them to type their name below their digital work. When displaying pupils work on the whiteboard, make sure the pupil's name is visible and point it out to the class.

1.4 - Online Behaviour and Cyber-bullying

Discuss different form of communications regularly.

  • Show them letters and postcards and explain that these are posted and arrive a few days later thanks to the postman.
  • Call another class from the class phone, and explain to your pupils that you can call from any phone to any other (mobile or fixed).
  • If you use a service that sends updates and images to parents (e.g. Class Dojo, Schoop) then show some of these messages to pupils so that they understand such messages are sent online.
  • Send emails on behalf of the class to Santa, to Queen Victoria or to your Head. Involve the class in writing the emails by asking for suggestions of what to include.

Regularly discuss mean words and why they shouldn't be used. Ask pupils how they feel if somebody called them a mean word, or wrote a mean word on a piece of paper. Point out that mean words are just as mean when they're written down. You will probably already be dealing with this in your PSE lessons.