What happens after reporting a concern
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain what happens after reporting online content, and how my actions contribute to a safer online community.
Key learning points
- Reports are reviewed by moderators.
- Actions taken can include warnings, bans or support interventions.
- Not all reports lead to immediate action.
- Reporting helps create a safer environment for everyone.
- Reporting does not always work. It's also important to tell a trusted adult and block offending accounts.
Keywords
Community guidelines - in this context, rules set by online platforms to keep users safe
Enforcement - in this context, actions taken to remove or restrict harmful content or users
Common misconception
Nothing ever happens when you report something, so there’s no point.
It might feel like reporting doesn’t make a difference, but action is often taken behind the scenes.
Teacher tip
The CEOP website contains helpful how-to report guides for each popular social media platform. Showing these to pupils can help them feel more confident in reporting harmful or inappropriate content themselves.
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.To means to take actions to protect pupils from harm or danger.
Q2.Which of these are examples of ICT misuse?
Q3.Lila sees a cruel comment left on a class tablet. She knows the person who posted it, but isn’t sure what to do. What’s the most important reason to report it?
Q4.Sarah gets a message on her school email calling her names. She wants it to stop, but worries no one will believe her. What should she do?
Q5.Which statement(s) best describes what happens after you report ICT misuse in school?
Q6.Ellis shares a joke in an online class group that upsets someone, though he didn’t mean to cause harm. What is the best action to take next?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.It might feel like doesn’t make a difference, but action is often taken behind the scenes.
Q2.Match the term to the definition.
rules set by online platforms to keep users safe
actions taken to remove or restrict harmful content or users
actions taken to protect pupils from harm or danger
Q3.What happens after someone submits a report on most platforms?
Q4.Which of the following might happen after harmful behaviour is reported?
Q5.Why might it seem like nothing happens after you report someone online?
Q6.After reporting a user who sent her upsetting messages, Tia notices the account is still active and the messages haven’t stopped. What should she do next?
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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