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Internet Safety School Club (ISSC)

Student-led clubs in secondary schools across Nigeria dedicated to promoting online safety awareness through peer-to-peer education and year-long digital safety training.

About the School Club

The Internet Safety School Club (ISSC) is a student-led initiative that establishes online safety clubs in secondary schools across Nigeria. Club members are trained to become peer educators and digital safety champions within their schools.

The programme equips students with essential skills in cyber safety, digital literacy, privacy protection, and ethical online behaviour. Through monthly meetings, competitions, and hands-on activities, club members promote safe internet use and support fellow students dealing with online challenges.

The programme runs for a full academic year, covering 30 structured lessons across 6 modules — each 40–50 minutes, delivered by trained club facilitators.

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Peer Support

Club members offer guidance and support to fellow students on online safety issues, multiplying impact across the school.

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Advocacy

Champion online safety awareness campaigns within your school community and beyond.

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Training

Receive specialised training in cyber safety, digital literacy, privacy protection, and ethical online behaviour.

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Recognition

Earn certificates and recognition for contributions to digital safety in your school.

Impact in the Last Year

16

Active school clubs established across Lagos

1,200+

Students trained in cyber safety & digital literacy

5,000+

Additional students reached through peer-led sessions

500+

Digital safety resources distributed (storybooks, board games, guides)

Internet Safety School Club students
Internet Safety School Club session

Club Curriculum — 6 Modules, 30 Lessons

The ISSC Club Guide is a structured year-long curriculum covering every dimension of online safety for secondary school students.

01

Introduction to Online Safety

  • The Good Digital Citizen
  • Digital Footprints
  • Online Risks
  • What is Online Safety?
02

Staying Secure Online

  • Building Strong Passwords
  • Two-Factor Authentication
  • Phishing
  • Malware & VPNs
03

Digital Literacy

  • Verifying Online Identities
  • Bots & AI
  • Spotting Fake News
  • Identifying Deepfakes
04

Smart Creators

  • Smart Sharing
  • Privacy & Personal Info
  • Plagiarism & Copyright
  • Netiquette
05

Digital Responsibility

  • Social Media Influencer Ethics
  • Online Betting Risks
  • Inappropriate Content
  • Digital Advocacy
06

Digital Wellbeing

  • Digital Reputation
  • Making Good Choices
  • Dealing with Cyberbullying
  • Pass It On

Theory of Change

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Education & Engagement

Digital safety training, peer learning, interactive board games, and storybooks.

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Community & Advocacy

Involving parents, teachers, and school administrators to create a supportive safety ecosystem.

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Long-Term Behaviour Change

Encouraging students to take ownership of their digital wellbeing and lead safer online practices.

ISSC Documents

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ISSC Impact Framework

Our theory of change, impact tracking framework, and one-year programme outcomes for the Internet Safety School Club.

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ISSC Club Guide

The full 30-lesson club curriculum guide covering all 6 modules — designed for club facilitators and teachers.

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Start a Club at Your School

Interested in establishing an ISSC at your school? We provide all the training, materials, and ongoing support you need — at no cost.

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