The framework was developed by the UKCCIS Education Working Group led by SWGfL and colleagues from the UK Safer Internet Centre playing a significant role in writing the document. The framework maps out the skills and competences that children and young people should have at different ages and stages in order to be able to navigate the online world as safely as possible, and perhaps more importantly, to know what to do when things go wrong.

This framework can help teachers and educators assess a young person's digital skills and shape how they are educated in order to develop these skills fully.
The creation of the Education for a connected world framework was led by SWGfL and in collaboration with a number of partners within the UK Council for Child Internet Safety Education working group. The framework was published officially by the by the Department for Digital Culture Media and Sport (DCMS) and announced by the UK Prime Minister on Safer Internet Day 2018.
This framework describes the skills and understanding that children and young people should have the opportunity to develop at different ages and stages. It highlights what a child should know in terms of current online technology, its influence on behaviour and development, and what skills they need to be able to navigate it safely.
Aims of the Framework
Education for a Connected World is a tool for anyone who works with children and young people. It enables the development of
teaching and learning as well as guidance to support children and young people to live knowledgeably, responsibly and safely in a digital world. It focuses specifically on eight different aspects of online education:
1. Self-image and Identity
2. Online relationships
3. Online reputation
4. Online bullying
5. Managing online information
6. Health, wellbeing and lifestyle
7. Privacy and security
8. Copyright and ownership
The framework aims to support and broaden the provision of online safety education, so that it is empowering, builds resilience
and effects positive culture change. The objectives promote the development of safe and appropriate long term behaviours, and support educators in shaping the culture within their setting and beyond. Using Education for a Connected World School leaders, teachers and other members of the children’s workforce can use this framework for a wide range of purposes, ncluding:
• Developing a rich, effective and developmental curriculum, which will support young people to be safe, healthy and thriving online
• Auditing and evaluating existing provision of online safety education
• Coordinating delivery of online safety education throughout the curriculum
• Improving engagement across the wider school community on issues related to online safety
• Developing effective training for staff and governors/board members