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Year 7

How to report concerns

I can explain the process of reporting online concerns both on digital platforms and in school.

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Year 7

How to report concerns

I can explain the process of reporting online concerns both on digital platforms and in school.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Reporting issues online differs from reporting in school.
  2. School ICT misuse includes cyberbullying and inappropriate content.
  3. School staff can support pupils experiencing online harm.
  4. 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.


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Equipment

Content guidance

  • Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended

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Lesson video

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Prior knowledge starter quiz

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6 Questions

Q1.
If something online feels wrong or upsetting, it is always better to it.
Correct Answer: report
Q2.
Match the content to whether it is likely to harmful or not harmful.
Correct Answer:harmful,a video making fun of someone’s religion

a video making fun of someone’s religion

Correct Answer:not harmful,a trusted news article about the environment

a trusted news article about the environment

Correct Answer:harmful,a group chat sharing mean rumours about a classmate

a group chat sharing mean rumours about a classmate

Correct Answer:not harmful,a game review video that talks about different features of a new game

a game review video that talks about different features of a new game

Correct Answer:not harmful,a live-streamed maths tutorial from a teacher in school

a live-streamed maths tutorial from a teacher in school

Correct Answer:harmful,a re-posted clip of a pupil being physically bullied on the school bus

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?
like it to see what happens
comment back to argue
Correct answer: report it
ignore it
Q4.
Why is reporting harmful content important, even if you're not the person being targeted?
It makes you feel powerful.
It makes others like you more.
Correct answer: It helps prevent harm to others too.
It shows you're better than others.
Q5.
Kai reads cruel posts about a classmate and sees others commenting laughing emojis. What should he do?
stay out of it to avoid drama
Correct answer: report it to the platform
join in to avoid being left out
take screenshots to share with friends
Correct answer: support his classmate
Q6.
Maya sees a cruel meme about a classmate and reposts it, thinking it’s just a joke. What could happen?
She avoids trouble because she didn’t make it.
Correct answer: She could get into trouble for spreading harm.
Nothing - everyone reposts things.

Assessment exit quiz

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which of the following is an example of serious ICT misuse in school?
using headphones during lunch
playing educational games during a lesson
Correct answer: sending unkind messages to a classmate through a school device
Q2.
Reporting ICT misuse in school isn’t about getting people in trouble, it’s about keeping everyone .
Correct Answer: safe, secure, happy
Q3.
Match the term to the definition.
Correct Answer:ICT misuse,inappropriate use of technology in school

inappropriate use of technology in school

Correct Answer:safeguarding,actions taken to protect pupils from harm or danger

actions taken to protect pupils from harm or danger

Correct Answer:confidential,to be kept private

to be kept private

Q4.
What happens when you report something that worries you to a teacher at school?
It is ignored if it happens outside school.
Everyone in class will find out.
Correct answer: It will be taken seriously and handled carefully.
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?
promise to keep it secret no matter what
tell other friends, but not an adult
Correct answer: report it to a trusted adult