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Cyber-Bullying

Sue Bosley Anti-Bullying Strategy Manager 0116 3055125 Sue.bosley@leics.gov.uk www.beyondbullying.com. Cyber-Bullying. ‘ The use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), particularly mobile phones and the internet, deliberately to upset someone else’ Can happen 24/7

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Cyber-Bullying

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  1. Sue Bosley Anti-Bullying Strategy Manager0116 3055125Sue.bosley@leics.gov.ukwww.beyondbullying.com Cyber-Bullying

  2. ‘The use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), particularly mobile phones and the internet, deliberately to upset someone else’ • Can happen 24/7 • Quickly reach large audience • Perceived as anonymous (leaves trail of evidence) • Hard to control negative comments/images • Significant emotional & psychological impact • Takes place mainly out of school hours

  3. Ofsted • One key judgement is ‘behaviour & safety’ (key questions: Are children safe? Do they feel safe?) • Focus on freedom from bullying & harassment in all its forms • Focus on pupils ability to assess & manage risk • Do the procedures, systems, ethos of the school lead to outcomes whereby pupils are safe?

  4. Ofsted Inspection of e-safety ‘Inspectors should consider types rates & patterns of bullying & the effectiveness of the schools actions to prevent & tackle all forms of bullying & harassment This includes cyber-bullying & prejudice-based bullying…’

  5. Ofsted Protect & educate pupils & staff in their use of technology Have the appropriate mechanisms to intervene & support any incident where appropriate 3 areas of risk: Content - exposed to illegal, inappropriate or harmful material Contact - subjected to harmful online interaction with others Conduct – personal online behaviour that increases the likelihood of, or causes, harm.

  6. …where bullying outside school is reported to school staff, it should be investigated and acted on.

  7. You have the power to: • Search pupils with consent • Search pupils without consent • Confiscate pupil property

  8. Cyber-Bullying & The Law Cyber-Bullying itself is not against the law BUT… Cyber-bullying activities can be offences under a range of civil & criminal laws related to harassment, threatening behaviour & malicious communications

  9. Some myths about bullying ‘I was bullied at school and it didn’t do me any harm’ ‘He will just have to learn to stand up for himself’ ‘Tell him to hit back –harder’ ‘It’s character- building!’ ‘That’s not bullying! Its just kids teasing’ ‘Sticks and stones may break your bones but names can never hurt you’

  10. Targets of Bullying All children can be at risk of bullying but some may be more vulnerable to specific forms of bullying Bullying related to race, religion or culture. Bullying related to special educational needs (SEN) or disabilities. Bullying related to appearance or health conditions. Bullying related to sexual orientation. Bullying of young carers or looked-after children or otherwise related to home circumstances.

  11. Persistent bullying can result in Low self esteem Shyness Depression Poor academic achievement Threatened or attempted suicide

  12. Possible signs of bullying

  13. Anti-Bullying Policy: Up to date? Specific mention of cyber-bullying? Link with other policies? Give clarity about how incidents will be dealt with? Is it clear what support will be provided? Is the whole school community involved in the policy review? Are you doing what you say you will do?

  14. Ethos • Staff • Parents • Students Its not just about being a good digital citizens ….. Conduct, Respect, Empathy

  15. www.beyondbullying.com • www.beatbullying.org • www.childnet.com • www.thinkuknow.co.uk • www.digizen.org

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