Name: _________________________________________
Date: _________________
📖 What is Cyberbullying?
Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place using technology - phones, computers, tablets, gaming consoles, or social media. It includes:
- Sending mean, threatening, or embarrassing messages
- Posting hurtful comments, photos, or videos online
- Spreading rumours or lies on social media
- Deliberately excluding someone from online groups
- Creating fake profiles to humiliate someone
- Sharing someone's private information without consent
Why is cyberbullying different?
- It can happen 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - even when you're at home
- It can reach a huge audience instantly
- The bully can be anonymous
- Content can be permanent and difficult to remove
📊 Did You Know?
- 1 in 5 young people have experienced cyberbullying
- 70% of young people have witnessed cruel behaviour online
- Only 1 in 10 victims will tell a parent or adult
- Cyberbullying can be a criminal offence in the UK
🔍 Types of Cyberbullying
Harassment
Repeatedly sending nasty, offensive messages
Denigration
Spreading rumours or posting false information
Exclusion
Deliberately leaving someone out of groups
Outing
Sharing someone's secrets or private photos
Impersonation
Pretending to be someone else online
Trolling
Posting deliberately offensive content to upset
✏️ Activity 1: Identify the Type
Read each scenario and write which type of cyberbullying it is:
1
Someone creates a fake Instagram account using your name and posts embarrassing photos.
2
A group chat is created for a party and one person is deliberately left out.
3
Someone shares a screenshot of a private conversation to embarrass their friend.
🛑 S.T.O.P. - What To Do If You're Cyberbullied
S
Screenshot - Save evidence of the bullying before blocking or deleting
T
Tell - Tell a trusted adult (parent, teacher, school counsellor)
O
Off - Turn off notifications and step away. Don't respond to the bully
P
Protect - Block the bully and report to the platform
✏️ Activity 2: From Bystander to Upstander
A bystander sees bullying happen but does nothing. An upstander takes action to help.
What could YOU do if you saw cyberbullying happening to someone else?
💡 Remember
- It's NEVER your fault if you're being cyberbullied
- Words online hurt just as much as words in person
- Being a bystander who does nothing supports the bully
- You don't have to face this alone - help is available
- Most platforms have report buttons - use them!
🆘 Need Help?
Childline: 0800 1111 (Free, 24/7)
The Mix: 0808 808 4994 (Under 25s)
Young Minds Crisis Text: Text YM to 85258
At School: Talk to your teacher, school counsellor, or safeguarding lead