Educator & School Resources
This page provides supporting resources for Think Before You Tap, a UK-focused digital safety guide written for young people aged 11–16.
The materials below are intended for teachers, school leaders, librarians, safeguarding teams, parents, and education professionals.
The book and resources support discussion around online safety, scams, cyberbullying, peer pressure, and digital decision-making, and are suitable for use within PSHE, safeguarding, and digital citizenship contexts.
About the Book
Title: Think Before You Tap
Author: Darren Rhodes
Reading Age: 11–16 years
Length: 97 pages
Publication Date: 1 December 2025
ISBN-13: 979-8272896391
Publisher: Independently published (Amazon)
Think Before You Tap is written in a clear, accessible, and non-alarmist style. It focuses on practical thinking skills rather than fear-based messaging, making it suitable for classroom discussion, tutor time, and school library use.
Educator Resource Pack (PDF)
A single, consolidated PDF has been created to make review and evaluation straightforward.
The Educator Resource Pack includes:
- Book Summary Sheet
- PSHE & Curriculum Alignment Guide
- Educator Media Kit
This document is designed to help schools, librarians, and education networks quickly assess suitability for their setting.
Download the Educator Resource Pack:
https://netneo.co.uk/Book-Summary-PSHE-and-Curriculum-Alignment-Educator-Media-Kit.pdf
Alignment for Academy Trusts
The book and supporting materials align with common academy trust priorities, including:
- Online safety and digital resilience
- Safeguarding awareness and early intervention
- PSHE curriculum delivery
- Consistent messaging across multiple schools
- Support for staff, students, and parents
The resources are designed to be flexible, allowing individual schools within a trust to adapt usage to their local policies while maintaining consistent core messaging.
Safeguarding Statement
Think Before You Tap and its associated resources are designed to support, not replace, existing safeguarding procedures.
The book does not provide professional, legal, or counselling advice.
Any safeguarding concerns raised during discussion or use of these materials should be handled in accordance with the school’s or academy trust’s established safeguarding policies and statutory guidance.
Free Teaching Pack (Parents, Teachers & Adults)
A separate teaching pack is available for adults supporting young people with online safety discussions. This resource can be used by teachers, parents, carers, or youth workers.
Download the Teaching Pack:
https://netneo.co.uk/THINK-BEFORE-YOU-TAP-Teaching-Pack.pdf
“Think Before You Tap” is Suitable For
These resources may be useful for:
- PSHE lesson planning
- Tutor group discussions
- School libraries
- Safeguarding teams
- Digital citizenship programmes
- Parent engagement and home learning support
“Think Before You Tap” Review Copies
Free print or digital review copies of Think Before You Tap are available for:
- Schools
- Librarians
- Education professionals
- Safeguarding leads
- Curriculum reviewers
If you would like to request a review copy or have questions about suitability for your setting, please get in touch.
Contact
For enquiries, review copy requests, or further information:
Author: Darren Rhodes
Website: https://netneo.co.uk
Email: Using my contact me page