Year 9 Personal Development

How to identify key threats to the security of a computer system and its data (Including personal data)
Different kinds of malware and their threats.

What social engineering is and how it is used to trick people into revealing sensitive information.
Methods of prevention and protecting sensitive data.

How cookies work.
Online platforms and search engines gather personal information.
How and why personal data is shared by online companies.
How to limit the data companies gather including paying particular attention to tick boxes when accessing a game or app for the first time.
Much of the content seen online is the result of some form of targeting.
How adverts seen at the top of online searches and social media often come from companies paying to be there, different people will see different ads.

How pupils can protect themselves, including what to do if something goes wrong.
What a digital footprint is, how it develops and how it can affect future prospects.
How content can be shared, tagged and traced.
How difficult it is to remove something a user wishes they had not shared.
Online platforms and search engines gather personal information. How to find information about privacy settings on various platforms.
Privacy settings have limitations.
Much of the content seen online is the result of some form of targeting.

The facts surrounding reproductive health
Strategies for identifying and managing sexual pressure and choices The facts surrounding a range of contraceptive choices

Physical health and fitness
The importance and characteristics of a healthy lifestyle
Risks associated with an inactive lifestyle
Health worries and support ( All content delivered through workshops delivered through March drop down day)