Learning objective
- To understand that cyberbullying involves being unkind online.
Statutory guidance
Internet and safety harms > Pupils should know:
- that for most people the internet is an integral part of life and has many benefits
- that the internet can also be a negative place where online abuse, trolling, bullying and harassment can take place, which can have a negative impact on mental health.
- where and how to report concerns and get support with issues online
- where and how to report concerns and get support with issues online
Mental wellbeing > Pupils should know:
- that bullying (including cyberbullying) has a negative and often lasting impact on mental wellbeing
- where to get advice e.g. family, school and/or other sources
Online relationships > Pupils should know:
- the rules and principles for keeping safe online, how to recognise risks, harmful content and contact, and how to report them
- where and how to report concerns and get support with issues online
Success criteria
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Before the lesson
Classroom resources
Attention grabber
Main event
Differentiation
Pupils needing extra support: Provide pupils with Activity: Decision-making tree – support version, which provides a scenario for which they can suggest a course of action.
Pupils working at greater depth: Encourage pupils to think carefully about what we mean by cyberbullying and being unkind online and challenge them to think about how they can avoid doing it themselves.