What happens after reporting a concern

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?

Feeling unsafe or being asked to keep secrets.

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

It might feel like {{}} doesn’t make a difference, but action is often taken behind the scenes.

rules set by online platforms to keep users safe

actions taken to remove or restrict harmful content or users

actions taken to protect pupils from harm or danger

it is reviewed by a moderator or safety team

What happens after someone submits a report on most platforms?

the account holder is never held accountable

Which of the following might happen after harmful behaviour is reported?

Why might it seem like nothing happens after you report someone online?

stay silent so she doesn’t make things worse

block the person and speak to a trusted adult

After reporting a user who sent her upsetting messages, Tia notices the account is still active and the messages haven’t stopped. What should she do next?

To {{}} means to take actions to protect pupils from harm or danger.

causing deliberate damage to school equipment

Which of these are examples of ICT misuse?

Lila sees a cruel comment left on a class tablet. She knows the person who posted it, but isn’t sure what to do. What’s the most important reason to report it?

Sarah gets a message on her school email calling her names. She wants it to stop, but worries no one will believe her. What should she do?

your name is shared with everyone involved

Which statement(s) best describes what happens after you report ICT misuse in school?

apologise and report it if harm was caused

Ellis shares a joke in an online class group that upsets someone, though he didn’t mean to cause harm. What is the best action to take next?

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

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

Adult supervision recommended

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

What happens after reporting a concern

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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