Using Digital Matters at school

Teach digital skills with confidence

You can use Digital Matters at school to deliver engaging, curriculum-linked digital learning that children can relate to.

Lessons are practical, interactive and flexible helping pupils explore real online situations, understand consequences, and develop essential digital skills in a supportive classroom setting.

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How it works in school

Teachers sign in to access lesson packs and teaching resources.
Each topic includes everything you need to deliver a lesson, whether you’re teaching online or using offline materials.

Pupils use the interactive activities, while you guide discussion and learning.

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What teachers get

Each lesson pack includes:

  • Curriculum-linked lesson plans
  • Classroom-ready slides
  • Companion guides to support discussion
  • Student handouts
  • Offline resources for settings with limited access to the full site
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Continue learning at home

You can help connect classroom learning with conversations at home by sharing Once Upon Online with parents

These free, interactive stories give families a simple way to revisit topics, reflect on choices, and reinforce key messages together without any extra work for you.

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Before you sign in

Want to see what a Digital Matters lesson looks like first?

You can preview a free teacher lesson pack to explore the structure, content and teaching approach before creating an account.

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Why teachers use Digital Matters

  • Interactive learning that shows real-world consequences
  • Topics reflecting the digital challenges children face today
  • Helps connect classroom learning with conversations at home
  • Award-winning and completely free, with support from Tesco Mobile
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Get started

Register or Sign in to access lesson packs, downloads and student activities.

 

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