Hello, my name is Miss Willow, and I'm going to be your teacher for today's lesson.

Today's lesson is called, "How to Report Concerns," and it fits into the Unit, "Our Online Lives." "How do I report and find support for things I see online?" During this lesson, we're going to be talking a little bit about bullying and peer pressure, so we recommend that for this lesson, you have an adult with you.

If at any point you do feel worried or uncomfortable, it's really important that you close the screen and that you go and speak to a trusted adult.

Okay, let's make a start.

By the end of today's lesson, you'll be able to explain the process of reporting online concerns, both on digital platforms and in school.

Before we get started with today's lesson, we need to go over some ground rules.

These help to make sure that everyone feels safe and comfortable throughout today's lesson.

First of all, Laura tells us that we need to listen to others.

"It's okay to disagree with each other, but we should listen properly before we make any assumptions or before we decide how to respond.

When we disagree with someone else, it's important to challenge the statement, so what they've said and not the person themselves." Andeep says that we need to respect each other's privacy.

"We can discuss examples, but we shouldn't use any names or descriptions that could identify anyone, including ourselves." Instead, if we want to share a story or an experience, we could refer to someone in the story as, "My friend." This means we're not going to give away any identifying information.

Jacob says, "No judgement.

We can explore beliefs and any misunderstandings about a topic without fear of being judged." And finally, Izzy says that we can choose our level of participation.

"Everyone has the right to choose not to answer a question or to join in with discussion.

We should never put anyone on the spot," as this can make people feel uncomfortable.

We're now going to go through the Keywords for today's lesson.

These are gonna come up quite a few times in today's lesson, so it's important that we have a good understanding of what each of these words mean.

First of all, we have ICT misuse.

This means the inappropriate use of technology in school, such as sending harmful messages.

And safeguarding, this is actions taken to protect pupils from harm or danger.

As we go through today's lesson, keep an eye out for these Keywords, and when you spot them, see if you can remember what they mean.

Today's lesson is split into two learning cycles.

Our first learning cycle is called, "How do I report issues online and in school?" And our second learning cycle is called, "What happens when I report something in school?" Let's make a start on our first learning cycle.

"How do I report issues online and in school?" Ms. Walsh, who is the School Designated Safeguarding Lead, says that, "We use ICT in school all the time.

We all have a responsibility to ensure that we use it appropriately and to not engage in ICT misuse.

You might be asked to agree to an acceptable ICT use policy, which will even apply during break, lunchtimes and clubs.

ICT misuse includes using school devices to cyberbully or access inappropriate content.

It also includes the damage of school ICT equipment." Let's do a check for understanding to see how you're doing so far.

Which of the following do you think could be examples of ICT misuse in school? A, purposefully damaging a keyboard by using it inappropriately.

B, sharing mean messages about a classmate on a school laptop.

C, forgetting your password and asking your teacher for help, or D, listening to your teacher's instructions when using new software? Which do you think could be examples of ICT misuse in school? Pause the video, talk to the people around you or have a think to yourself.

Well done if you said that A and B are correct.

Purposefully damaging a keyboard by using it inappropriately and sharing mean messages about a classmate on a school laptop, would both be examples of ICT misuse in school.

Well done if you said the same thing.

Online spaces can be fun, but they can also be places where bullying, threats, or inappropriate or harmful content appear.

If this happens, it's important to know that you're not powerless.

You can take action by reporting what you've seen.

Most platforms allow you to report harmful content in some way.

You can look for the following, which can suggest that this is the place where you report something you've seen online.

Three dots, a flag icon, or there could be a menu option or icon labelled, Report.

Reporting helps the platform to remove harmful content and you can also block and mute people who are being unkind or sharing inappropriate content.

This helps everyone to stay safe and happy online, as harmful content can be removed and we're able to protect to some extent what we can see online.

Police Officer Kofi says that, "We receive cases where children don't realise how serious online messages can be.

If you feel unsafe or see something wrong, it's important to report it.

Your action might protect someone else too." It could protect them physically or it could protect them from getting their feelings hurt too.

You should report anything that makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe.

It's important to listen to your gut instinct, as if you feel uncomfortable or unsafe.

This usually means that you've seen something that's not appropriate.

You should report anything that encourages dangerous or unsafe behaviour.

That includes threats, bullying, hate speech, or inappropriate images, or anything that's an example of ICT misuse.

Even if it's said as a joke, it can still be serious and have serious consequences.

Your school might have an online reporting system, which you can use to report any inappropriate online content seen in school.

Alternatively, you can speak directly to your form tutor, one of your teachers, your head of year, or another member of school staff.

Ms. Walsh says that, "We're here to help you." Adults in school are able to help us if we need help with reporting something online or if we need support understanding what we've seen.

Taking a screenshot of the harmful content, if it's safe and appropriate to do so, can also help to show what's happened.

Instead of in-person reporting, you could report online issues via a worry box or something similar if your school has one of these.

Ms. Walsh says that, "Whatever way you choose to report something, remember, you're making the right decision." Even if it can feel tricky, it's always the right decision to report something if we've been made to feel uncomfortable or unsafe.

Let's do another check for understanding to see how you're doing.

Which of the following can be used to report an issue online? A, a reporting tool on the app.

B, logging out and ignoring it, or C, blocking and muting the person? Which can be used to report an issue online? What do you think? Pause the video, talk to the people around you, or have a think to yourself.

Well done if you said that using a reporting tool on the app can be used to report an issue online.

If we log out and ignore something, we're not reporting it, and by blocking and muting the person, this does mean that we're able to stop seeing the content, but it doesn't tell the platform that there's something harmful online.

If we want to report an issue online, it's important to report a tool on the app or ask a trusted adult for help.

Here is your next question.

Which of the following can be used to report an issue in school? A, telling everyone in your class what you've seen.

B, reporting via your school's online reporting system, or C, speaking to your form tutor directly about the issue? Which can be used to report an issue in school? Pause the video, talk to the people around you, or have a think to yourself.

Well done if you said that B and C are correct.

We can report an issue in school by reporting via the school's online reporting system, and we can also speak to your form tutor directly about the issue or any adult at school that you trust.

This could be a teacher or another staff member.

Well done if you got this correct.

It's time to move on to your first Practise Task, and you've done a brilliant job so far, well done.

Read the scenario and answer the questions.

Sophia is watching a video on her tablet and she sees a post that encourages people to take part in a dangerous challenge.

Some users are liking and sharing the video, but Sophia feels uneasy.

A, why should the situation be reported, and B, how should it be reported? Who could be told and what steps should be taken? Pause the video and we'll go through some potential answers in a few minutes.

Okay, let's see what you might have said.

A, why should the situation be reported? You might have said that, "The video encourages people to take part in a dangerous challenge, which could lead to someone getting seriously hurt.

Even if other users are sharing it, that doesn't make it safe.

It's this harmful content that goes against most platform guidelines and could influence others to do something unsafe." B, how should it be reported? You might have said that, "Sophia should use the platform's built-in reporting tool often shown as three dots or a flag icon, or even a Report button to report the video.

She could also block the account that posted it, so that she doesn't see it anymore.

If she's unsure, she should tell a trusted adult, like a parent or teacher, and ask for help in reporting it to the platform." Well done if your answers were anything like this.

For the second part of this Practise Task, I'd like you to read the scenario and answer the questions.

Jack uses a school laptop during break and sends an unkind message about a classmate to a group chat.

A few others in the group respond with laughing emojis.

A, why should this situation be reported, and B, how should it be reported? Who could be told and what steps should be taken? Pause the video and we'll go through some potential answers in a few minutes.

Okay, let's see what you might have said.

Why should Jack's situation be reported? "Jack used a school device to send the message, which is ICT misuse, and if repeated is bullying.

The person being targeted will be upset and especially as the others join in, it creates a negative environment.

Additionally, it breaks the school's acceptable ICT use policy and could lead to further harm if not addressed." And how should it be reported? "A pupil who saw the message should speak to a trusted adult at school like a form tutor, head of year, or the designated safeguarding lead.

If the school has a worry box or an online reporting tool, they could also use these to report instead of in-person.

Taking a screenshot safely, if this is appropriate, can also help to show what's happened." Well done, if your answers were anything like this.

It's time to move on to our second learning cycle.

By the end of this learning cycle, you'll be able to answer the question, "What happens when I report something in school?" Ms. Walsh says that, "When you report something to a trusted adult at school, they'll listen carefully.

They might ask questions to understand exactly what's happened and they'll often write it down so that it's not forgotten and they don't get mixed up about anything.

You won't be expected to fix the problem yourself." Sofia asks a really good question, "Can I only report stuff I've seen in school to a member of school staff?" Ms. Walsh says, "That's a great question.

The answer's no.

You can report things that happen outside of school too, especially if they affect you or someone else's safety or wellbeing." Telling a trusted adult starts the process of getting help and support.

You could start the conversation a bit like this.

Sophia could say, "Hi, Ms. Walsh.

Please, may I speak to you about something?" And Ms. Walsh says, "Of course, Sophia, let's find somewhere quiet for us to talk." Trusted adults should always take the time to listen to us if we want to talk about a problem.

If a situation is more serious or involves safety concerns, the teacher might speak to the school's safeguarding team.

These are trained members of staff who know how to respond in these types of situations, and they can support you too.

They'll coordinate the next steps and make sure that support's put in place for the person who's reported something.

Ms. Walsh reminds us that, "It's our job as a safeguarding team to guard your safety." Ms. Walsh says, "Have you seen the posters around school with pictures of our safeguarding team?" Sophia says, "Yeah, but I never really know what those people do." Ms. Walsh says that, "They're there to protect everyone, sometimes quietly, but always seriously." It's time to do another check for understanding to see how you're doing with this learning cycle.

Who's responsible for handling serious concerns in school? A, year Seven pupils, B, only the head teacher, C, the score safeguarding team, or D, year 11 pupils? What do you think? Who's responsible for handling serious concerns at school? Pause the video, talk to the people around you or have a think to yourself.

Well done if you said that C is correct.

The school safeguarding team is responsible for handling serious concerns in school.

They're specially trained to know how to deal with certain situations related to your safety and wellbeing.

Well done if you said the same thing.

We're now going to talk a little bit about the process of reporting.

It starts off with a pupil speaking to a trusted adult at school about something that they've seen or something that they're worried about.

This trusted adult then listens and they may speak with the school safeguarding team if needed.

Action is then taken to support the pupil.

Reports are handled with care.

The information will only be shared with trusted adults who need to know about the situation.

If you're making a report about a specific person's inappropriate or harmful online behaviour or ICT misuse, the person you're reporting usually won't be told who's made the report unless there's a very specific reason.

And if that needs to happen, it will be explained to you and you will be supported.

Ms. Walsh says, "After you report something, you might get a follow-up chat from a teacher or member of the safeguarding staff to check how you're feeling and how you're doing.

The person responsible for harm may be given support to change their behaviour too.

It's about fixing the problem and not punishing people." As people often don't learn from this.

Let's do another check for understanding.

This time, I'd like you to decide if this statement is true or false.

If you report someone's inappropriate online behaviour in school, everyone will know that it was you who reported it.

What do you think? Is this true or false? Pause the video, talk to the people around you, or have a think to yourself.

Well done if you said that this is false, but why? The school will take any report seriously and confidentially.

The person you're reporting usually won't be told who made the report unless there's a specific reason, and in this case, you'll be told and supported too.

Well done if you said this or something similar.

It's time to move onto our final Practise Task.

Well done for your hard work so far, you're doing a great job.

I'd like you to answer the following questions in full sentences.

Number one, why is it important to report a concern to a trusted adult at school, even if the incident didn't happen in the classroom? And two, what might happen once a report is made? How do teachers and the safeguarding team respond? Pause the video and we'll go through some potential answers in a few minutes.

Okay, let's see what you might have said.

For the first question, "Why is it important to report a concern to a trusted adult at school, even if the incident didn't happen in the classroom?" You might have said that, "It's important to report a concern to a trusted adult at school, even if it didn't happen in the classroom, because the problem might still be affecting people in school.

For example, if someone's experiencing cyberbullying, it could make them feel upset or unsafe at school too.

Reporting helps the adults to understand what's happening and take steps to protect everyone." To answer the question, "What might happen once a report is made? How do teachers and the safeguarding team respond?" You might have said something like, "Once a report is made, the teacher or staff member will listen carefully and may ask questions to understand more about the situation.

If it's really serious or if there are any safety concerns, they'll pass it on to the safeguarding team.

The safeguarding team would decide how to respond and make sure that the pupil who reported the issue is supported.

They might also talk to other people involved if appropriate, but they will always inform you of this." Well done if your answers were anything like this.

We're now going to summarise the key learning from today's lesson.

In today's lesson, you've learned that you can report harmful or upsetting content, whether it happens online or in school.

You can use built-in platform tools to report things online and speak to staff members in person, like a form tutor or another teacher that you trust.

Reporting ICT misuse like using school devices to bully others or the deliberate damaging of school ICT property is very important.

For example, reporting cyberbullying can help stop harm before it spreads.

When you report something, trusted staff or safeguarding team members will support you and take it seriously.

Safeguarding is always about keeping everyone safe and making sure that the school environment remains a respectful and secure place for everyone.

Well done for your brilliant hard work in today's lesson.

In today's lesson, you might have found that you've got some worries or questions, and if you do, it's really important that you share these with a trusted adult.

There's also some resources on the screen that are there to help you too.

Well done for your hard work today.

I hope to see you in another lesson soon.