Online Bullying

Unlike bullying face-to-face, online bullying can follow children wherever they go 24 hours a day.

Bullying is about relationships that are not healthy. In online settings this can even mean where no previous ‘relationship’ existed, but the one formed and now playing out online is damaging. It is still behaviour done by someone to someone else, all that alters is ‘where’ it is taking place.

For children and young people, the online world is just another place they go, to meet virtually with friends and socialise...but they’re still ‘going’ somewhere.

All adults play a key role in helping children and young people to understand the online world and risk of bullying, as well as offering support and guidance to stay safe online.

• Describe and define bullying behaviour in-person and online
• Understand types of online bullying and signs that a child/young person may be experiencing online bullying
• Identify risks and harms of the online world
• Explore approaches that support children and young people’s wellbeing when affected by bullying
• Develop your understanding of using preventative measures to support children and young people while they navigate online spaces