Sponsored by: Tesco Mobile

Award-winning, free online safety learning

Welcome to Digital Matters

Find free, interactive stories and curriculum-linked lessons that help children aged 9-11 understand how to stay safe and make smart choices online – at home and at school.

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At home – Learn through stories, together

Families can explore Once Upon Online, an interactive, story-based activity where children make choices and see what happens next. It’s a simple way to start meaningful conversations at home and support what your child may be learning at school.

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At school – Curriculum-linked learning, built with fun in mind

Teachers can access complete lesson packs covering today’s most important digital topics, with lesson plans, slides, companion guides, handouts and offline resources all in one place.

Why Digital Matters

Interactive. Relevant. Connected.

  • Interactive learning that shows the real-world impact of online choices
  • Topics that reflect the digital issues children face today
  • A clear link between school and home, supporting ongoing conversations
  • Award-winning and completely free
  • Built with educators, trusted by families

No sign-up for families. No cost for schools. Just learning that works.

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Tesco Mobile, sponsors of Digital Matters are offering £200,000 of grants to help Primary Schools across the UK boost their online safety lessons and champion the vital role teachers play in helping young people stay safe online.

There are 100 x £1,000 grants and 5 x £20,000 grants available. The 5 schools winning £20,000 will also receive an online safety workshop from the Internet Matters team.

Apply for your school today. Applications close 3rd May 2026.

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