when people are treated unfairly or differently because of things like their race, gender or beliefs

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

making someone feel embarrassed, ashamed or unimportant

Online bullying

RSHE (PSHE)

Impact of online bullying

Responding to online bullying

Why people bully online

This unit addresses online bullying, exploring why it happens, its impact on victims and communities, and effective response strategies. Pupils learn to identify harmful online behaviours, understand their responsibilities as bystanders, and develop practical skills for maintaining safety.

Our online lives: How can I stay safe?

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

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

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

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

when people are treated unfairly because of their characteristics

when someone repeatedly bothers, bullies or disturbs another person

Match the words to their correct definition.

Online bullying is not as harmful as in-person bullying.

Online bullying only affects your life online.

Online bullying can negatively impact people in real life.

Which statement about online bullying is accurate?

What should someone do if they experience online bullying?

Cyberbullying can take place {{}} online.

hacking another person’s online accounts

setting up a fake profile pretending to be someone else

purposefully not including someone in something

sharing embarrassing pictures without consent

Match the form of cyberbullying to the example.

any time spent on a digital device with a screen, e.g., a smartphone

something that takes a long period of time or has long-lasting effects

Match the word to the correct definition.

Comparing yourself to others online can harm self-esteem.

Comparing yourself to others online can cause issues with body image.

Comparing yourself to others online can boost self-esteem.

Comparing yourself to others online can be aspirational.

Which statements about comparing yourself to others online are **not** accurate?

Screens produce {{}} light, which mimics daylight.

Which word means a fixed idea about a person or group that is not fair or true?

A person who is present at an incident but does not engage or intervene is known as a __________.

Which year was the Equality Act passed in?

Online bullying

Lesson outcome

Content guidance