when someone repeatedly bothers, bullies or disturbs another person, making them feel unsafe, uncomfortable or upset

illegal language used to insult or attack others based on things like their race, gender or beliefs

Responding to online harassment

RSHE (PSHE)

This unit discusses sharing personal information online, how it affects work, sexual imagery online, personal choices online, and managing money online.

Our online lives: How can I stay in control online?

Discriminatory behaviour or images, whether on the grounds of race, gender, disability, religion or belief or sexual orientation, or otherwise.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Feeling unsafe or being asked to keep secrets.

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

There can be serious consequences for those who {{}} others online.

when someone repeatedly bothers, bullies or disturbs another person

illegal language to attack others based on protected characteristics

just harmless teasing that should be ignored

a disagreement that doesn’t count as serious

targeting a person online with harassment

Over several weeks, a group of users has been posting cruel comments under Samira’s videos, mocking her name and appearance. The messages have become more aggressive. What is this an example of?

Why is retaliating against someone who is harassing you online not a good idea?

watch but stay silent so you don’t get involved

join in to defend your friend by insulting the bully

What should you do if someone is being harassed online?

the police may become involved if the messages are threatening

she might be blamed for starting the argument

she will automatically be banned from the platform

she would be protected by laws that deal with online harassment

Gia has received threatening messages online for weeks and feels unsafe. What could happen if she reports it?

We have a lot of {{}} in the online space to keep ourselves safe.

It can cause embarrassment, stress or harm to others.

It is usually meant as a joke and is rarely taken seriously.

It doesn't matter as most people don’t care what’s said online.

Which of the following best explains why sharing negative or mocking content online can be harmful?

someone who speaks up or takes action to help keep others safe

a person or organisation that hires and pays people to work for them

his friends might share his posts more widely

the employer may view his content negatively and reject his application

his online posts will remain private by default

the employer is unlikely to check his social media profiles

Amir is preparing to apply for a competitive job. His public profile includes offensive humour and inappropriate language. What is a realistic consequence of this?

Leila receives frequent, unwanted messages from someone she doesn't know on a social platform. What are the most appropriate and effective actions she should take?

add a light-hearted comment and emoji to blend in

report the comments and offer support to the targeted pupil

repost the video with a warning to all of his followers

Jamie notices classmates posting unkind and mocking comments about another pupil under a shared video. What is the most responsible way for Jamie to respond?

To view this lesson, you must be in year 10 and above

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Responding to online harassment

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.