Connect with Respect (SEND)
A story-based resource for pupils aged 7 to 11 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), exploring online spending and how to respond safely to unkind messages.
Last reviewed: 17 October 2025

About this resource
Connect with Respect is a story-based resource that helps pupils aged 7 to 11 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) learn about online safety in a simple, engaging way.
Developed through focus groups with educators and young people with SEND, the resource focuses on two key online safety topics - in-app purchases and unkind online messages.
The pack includes two short stories, discussion questions and follow-on activities to help pupils talk about what’s happening in each story and think about safe, positive choices online.
The resource is editable so it can be tailored to suit the needs of different pupils.
Using this resource
This resource is designed for:
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use with pupils 7 to 11 with SEND.
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