Responding to online bullying

RSHE (PSHE)

Online bullying

Impact of 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

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

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

Match the words to the correct definition.

It is the responsibility of only the victim to stand up to online bullying.

If you aren't the one being bullied, it's not your problem.

It is everyone's responsibility to stand up to online bullying.

Which of the following statements about online bullying are accurate?

report the bully on the site they are using

ignore the bullying because it's not happening to them

Which of the following are examples of how an active bystander behaves in relation to cyberbullying?

What can happen if we retaliate when we see online bullying?

If we are the victim of online bullying, we can go to {{}} people for support.

ignoring when a person is discriminated against online

reporting when a person is discriminated against online

spreading harmful disinformation against groups of people online

asking if a person needs support after receiving unkind messages online

Which of the following shows the traits of an active bystander?

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

Match the word to the correct definition.

Online bullying only impacts someone in the moment.

If you are bullied online, just log off and ignore the problem.

Online bullying can have an impact on someone offline.

Online bullying is just as harmful as in-person bullying.

Which of these statements about online bullying are **not** correct?

What should a person never do if they experience online bullying?

It is always private and only the victim ever experiences it.

It can become a public spectacle and others can join in.

It can be hard to know who is responsible due to anonymous accounts.

It is always easy to tell who online bullies are and so we can avoid them.

Which of the following are **not** potential effects of online bullying?

Who can you go to for support with online bullying?

Responding to online bullying

Lesson outcome

Content guidance