How to report concerns
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain the process of reporting online concerns both on digital platforms and in school.
Key learning points
- Reporting issues online differs from reporting in school.
- School ICT misuse includes cyberbullying and inappropriate content.
- School staff can support pupils experiencing online harm.
- Reporting in school is confidential and taken seriously.
Keywords
ICT misuse - the inappropriate use of technology in school, such as sending harmful messages
Safeguarding - actions taken to protect pupils from harm or danger
Common misconception
If a pupil reports ICT misue at school, they will get in trouble.
Reporting misuse of technology in school isn’t about getting people in trouble, it’s about keeping everyone safe.
Teacher tip
You might want to include content in this lesson about your own setting's policies for using ICT.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.If something online feels wrong or upsetting, it is always better to it.
Q2.Match the content to whether it is likely to harmful or not harmful.
a video making fun of someone’s religion
a trusted news article about the environment
a group chat sharing mean rumours about a classmate
a game review video that talks about different features of a new game
a live-streamed maths tutorial from a teacher in school
a re-posted clip of a pupil being physically bullied on the school bus
Q3.Joe sees a video online that promotes hate. What should he do?
Q4.Why is reporting harmful content important, even if you're not the person being targeted?
Q5.Kai reads cruel posts about a classmate and sees others commenting laughing emojis. What should he do?
Q6.Maya sees a cruel meme about a classmate and reposts it, thinking it’s just a joke. What could happen?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Which of the following is an example of serious ICT misuse in school?
Q2.Reporting ICT misuse in school isn’t about getting people in trouble, it’s about keeping everyone .
Q3.Match the term to the definition.
inappropriate use of technology in school
actions taken to protect pupils from harm or danger
to be kept private
Q4.What happens when you report something that worries you to a teacher at school?
Q5.A friend tells you they’ve been sent upsetting messages online ,but asks you not to tell anyone. They say they don't want to tell a trusted adult themselves. What should you do?
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