Unit 4: Preventing and tackling cyberbullying

Ofcom's Children and Parents: Media Use and Attitude report 2023 found that in the 12–15-year-old age group, 98 per cent used apps or sites for sending messages or making calls and 93 per cent used social media. This figure was lower among 8-11-year-olds (82 per cent and 63 per cent respectively).

With the increasing role of technology in education, the insidious spread of cyberbullying has become a significant concern. Yet more than one-fifth of teachers admit that they would not be confident in advising pupils how to use social media sites safely. What are you doing to empower staff?

Based around case studies and practical guidance, this course offers the opportunity for discussion and exploration of key issues.

• Understand how the behaviour policy applies to the use of social media and online devices.
• Be more equipped with techniques to prevent incidents of cyberbullying.
• Be aware of the practical measures they can take to address cyberbullying