someone who deliberately says mean or upsetting things on the internet to get a reaction or cause trouble

to repeatedly annoy, bully or disturb someone in a way that makes them feel unsafe, uncomfortable or upset

to hurt, mistreat or control another person on purpose, either physically, emotionally, or verbally, causing harm or pain

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

illegal language used to insult or attack others based on things like their race, gender or beliefs

Trolls and harassment

RSHE (PSHE)

This unit addresses issues related to addiction and gambling, seeking help and advice, dealing with trolls and harassment, understanding sexual imagery, and sharing personal information online.

Media influence: how can I look after myself?

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

Depiction or discussion of serious mental health issues including eating disorders, self-harm, suicide or attempted suicide, or the aftermath of such an event.

Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

to repeatedly annoy, bully or disturb someone

to hurt, mistreat or control another person on purpose

someone who deliberately says mean or upsetting things on the internet

when people are treated unfairly or differently

The best way to manage online trolling is to…

Complete the sentence: Hate speech is a {{}} and can be reported to the police.

Online trolling is extremely harmful and has real life consequences. These can include:

being temporarily suspended from an online platform

being permanently banned from an online platform

Consequences for online trolls can include:

You can only gamble in an online casino if you are over...

True or false? Loot boxes or player packs can be bought in online games but are not legally considered gambling in the UK.

to bet money with the hope of winning more

a loss of control over doing, taking or using something

Match the words to the correct definitions.

True or false? Scratch cards are not considered gambling.

improved relationships with friends and family

Which of the following are potential consequences of an online gambling addiction?

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

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

Adult supervision required

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

Trolls and harassment

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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