Pause the story
Let Bobby ask, “How might I feel?” Offer a small choice of feelings or use familiar communication symbols. Allow time to respond.
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Caught in
the Net
A little fish.
A new game.
Someone behind the screen.
Follow Bobby into an underwater world of online friendships, unexpected choices and asking for help. Share the illustrated book, explore the games and videos, and bring the characters into the room with puppets.
Working preview · For staff to explore and discuss
PRINT • COMMUNICATE • PRACTISE
Safer online, together
Access branded school resources: a STOP — THINK — TELL poster, Bobby’s feelings and help boards, trusted-person sheets, eight scenario cards, puppet activities, a family handout and a separate staff response guide.
School review edition · Primary / SEND · Safeguarding lead review required before use · Not a reporting service
Open the school resource hub →The story
Who is Bobby really talking to?
Bobby wants to play Oceanic on his Ray Station. When a new online friend called Unicorn Sparkly appears, things begin to feel different. The story opens up conversations about online identities, uncomfortable feelings and telling someone who can help.
The walkthrough follows the presentation’s sequence, alternating story scenes with songs. Pause, replay or choose a chapter to suit your group.
PLAY BOBBY’S STORY
Bobby’s Bubble Chat
Step into Bobby’s chat with Unicorn Sparkly. Explore the messages, spot warning signs and practise ways to pause and ask a trusted grown-up for help.
Interactive online-safety game · Play together with an adult
Play Bobby’s Bubble Chat →
EXPLORE THE OCEAN
Bobby’s Safety Quest
Guide Bobby through an underwater world, collect coins and complete eight safety challenges. Practise safer choices, spot warning signs and use the “Tell someone” board when something feels wrong.
Playable exploration game · Sound starts off · Progress resets when you reload
Play Bobby’s Safety Quest →READ TOGETHER
Bobby’s story, one page at a time
Share the illustrated Caught in the Net picture book. Follow Bobby as he notices that something does not feel right, pauses his game and asks someone he trusts for help.
Turn the pages together, stop for a conversation or use the optional read-aloud. On a phone, the reader shows one page with larger story text underneath.
24-page school review edition · No login · Read-aloud depends on your browser’s available voice
Read the flipbook here on this page
BRING THE STORY TO LIFE
From the screen into the room
Bobby and the Caught in the Net puppets give schools a hands-on way to share the story. Use them alongside the book, games, songs and video to revisit a moment, explore a feeling or practise asking for help.
Pupils can talk about what happens to Bobby without needing to share a personal experience. They can join in by looking, pointing, signing, speaking or using their usual communication aid.
Discuss using the puppets in your school →
Revisit a choice
After a scene or game challenge, use a puppet and a pretend message to practise stopping and checking with someone you know and trust.
Ask for help
Bobby says, “Can you help me?” Model a calm response: “Thank you for telling me.” Repeat STOP — THINK — TELL, then return to a positive activity.
Another look at the puppet cast
Staff-led, supportive activities · Use fictional situations, not real personal details · No pressure to perform or disclose a worry
Watch together · Talk together
Work through the musical
Chapter 1 of 10 · Story
Meet Bobby
Meet Bobby and enter the underwater world of Caught in the Net.
Pause for a conversation
Suggested prompts for an adult-led discussion. Children can talk about Bobby without sharing personal experiences.
- What did Bobby notice?
- How might he be feeling?
- What could he do next?
- Who could he talk to?
The supplied films include some on-screen words and lyrics. Separate captions and a checked transcript are still to be added.
Sing and remember
Return to the songs
Revisit the musical’s songs alongside the book, games and puppets. Pause and repeat familiar moments at a pace that suits your group.
Listen to the songs on YouTube ↗The shorter version
Watch the story overview
A separate 3-minute 22-second film introduces Bobby’s story. Use this to get a feel for the characters and visual world before exploring the full chapter sequence.
Story, music and presentation materials by Simon Davies / Beatbotz. Original theatre concept developed with Amy Davies.
Explore with your school
A story to return to together
The developing resource brings the musical and its presentation into one place. Explore the sequence, consider the language and pacing for your pupils, and help shape the accompanying classroom activities.
Discuss Caught in the Net →Explore the Beatbotz suite →