How to report concerns

RSHE (PSHE)

This unit provides guidance on identifying appropriate channels for reporting online issues, step-by-step instructions on reporting concerns, finding help and support, understanding what needs to be reported, and what happens after reporting.

Our online lives: How do I report and find support for things I see online?

Depiction or discussion of distress or humiliation e.g. bullying.

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

playing educational games during a lesson

sending unkind messages to a classmate through a school device

Which of the following is an example of serious ICT misuse in school?

Reporting ICT misuse in school isn’t about getting people in trouble, it’s about keeping everyone {{}}.

inappropriate use of technology in school

It is ignored if it happens outside school.

It will be taken seriously and handled carefully.

What happens when you report something that worries you to a teacher at school?

A friend tells you they’ve been sent upsetting messages online ,but asks you not to tell anyone. They say they don't want to tell a trusted adult themselves. What should you do?

If something online feels wrong or upsetting, it is always better to {{}} it.

a video making fun of someone’s religion

a trusted news article about the environment

a group chat sharing mean rumours about a classmate

a game review video that talks about different features of a new game

a live-streamed maths tutorial from a teacher in school

a re-posted clip of a pupil being physically bullied on the school bus

Match the content to whether it is likely to harmful or not harmful.

Joe sees a video online that promotes hate. What should he do?

Why is reporting harmful content important, even if you're not the person being targeted?

Kai reads cruel posts about a classmate and sees others commenting laughing emojis. What should he do?

She avoids trouble because she didn’t make it.

She could get into trouble for spreading harm.

Maya sees a cruel meme about a classmate and reposts it, thinking it’s just a joke. What could happen?

To view this lesson, you must be in year 7 and above

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

Adult supervision recommended

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