Scamwise
Scamwise at Key Stage 2
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This resource has been jointly produced by CCEA and the Consumer Council on behalf of the ScamwiseNI partnership. The activities aim to help children learn about the different types of scams, both offline and online and how to be password savvy. They will be able to identify how they can protect themselves, family, friends, schoolmates, neighbours and people living in their community.
There are 2 elements to the Key Stage 2 resource:
Spot the Scam
These activities aim to help children learn about the different types of scams both offline and online. Resources are included for sharing good practice with family and friends.
Watch this short animation to learn how to spot a scam:
Spot the Scam 1 (Interactive Activity)
This interactive activity encourages children to use the 4 SCAM Test Rules and decide if each scenario is safe or a scam.
Spot the Scam 2 (Interactive Activity)
These scams are a little more grown up. Children can try these scenarios at home with their family. Use the 4 SCAM Test Rules and decide if each scenario is safe or a scam.
Super Strong Passwords
Children explore tips and tools for creating secure and memorable passwords. Resources are included for sharing good practice with family and friends.
Sort the Passwords (Interactive Activity)
This interactive activity encourages children to apply the rules for creating Super Strong Passwords.
