Cyberbullying: Stay Safe Online
Cyberbullying: Stay Safe Online
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Cyberbullying: Stay Safe Online
Open in simple English. Keep the lesson calm and clear. Explain that the lesson is about online behaviour, safety, and getting help.
Today’s goal
I can recognise cyberbullying and say what to do in a safe way.
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What words come to mind when you hear cyberbullying?
Use this as a calm starter. Accept simple words in English or brief Dutch support if needed, then recast in simple English.
What is bullying?
Bullying is mean behaviour
It happens again and again
It is done to hurt, scare, or exclude someone
It can happen at school and online
Keep the wording simple. Emphasise repeated behaviour and harm. Do not go deeply into legal or technical details.
What is cyberbullying?
Cyberbullying is bullying through phones, apps, games, and social media. It can be messages, photos, videos, or comments. Online messages can spread fast and stay for a long time.
Point out that cyberbullying can happen inside and outside school time, but it still matters.
Examples of cyberbullying
sending nasty messages
posting embarrassing photos
making fake accounts
leaving someone out of a group chat
sharing rumours online
You can briefly explain difficult words like 'fake account' and 'rumour' in Dutch if needed, then return to English.
Bullying and cyberbullying
Both are harmful. Cyberbullying is different because it can happen any time, reach many people, and be hard to remove. A hurtful post can be seen again and again.
This is an important contrast slide: same problem, different setting and impact.
Why is cyberbullying serious?
a person may feel sad or scared
they may feel alone
they may not want to come to school
it can hurt confidence
it can affect sleep and focus
Use careful, supportive language. Avoid asking students to share personal experiences unless they choose to later with a trusted adult.
What makes cyberbullying different?
It happens online
It is always a joke
It happens once
It is only at school
Checks the core idea from slides 2 to 5: cyberbullying is bullying through phones, apps, games, and social media.
Complete the text
Bullying is mean behaviour that happens again and again. Cyberbullying happens through phones, apps, games, and social media. It can hurt, scare, or exclude someone.
Echoes key words from the definition slides. The blanks are the load-bearing terms students need later.
Signs someone may need help
suddenly quiet or upset after being online
not wanting to use their phone, or using it all the time
hiding the screen
feeling nervous at school
changes in mood or sleep
Make clear that these signs do not always mean cyberbullying, but they can be clues.
Which sign may show someone needs help?
Hiding the screen
Reading a book
Eating lunch
Wearing trainers
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What to do: the first steps
do not reply to hurtful messages
save evidence: screenshot it
block the person
report the post or account
tell a trusted adult
Stress that saving evidence is helpful before blocking or reporting, if it is safe to do so.
A safe action plan
Hurtful message → do not reply → take a screenshot → block and report → tell a trusted adult
Read the chain slowly. This is a simple sequence students can remember.
Who can help?
a parent or carer
a teacher
a mentor
the school support team
a trusted adult outside school
Normalise asking for help. Make clear that telling someone is a strong choice, not a weak one.
What should you do first with a hurtful message?
Reply fast
Share it online
Take a screenshot
Delete your account
Based on slides 8 to 10. The safe plan is: do not reply, save evidence, block and report, tell a trusted adult. This question focuses on saving evidence early.
Complete the safe action plan
You get a hurtful message. Do not reply. Take a screenshot. Then block and report it. Next, tell a trusted adult.
Use the exact sequence from slide 9. Read it aloud slowly if needed.
Who can help if cyberbullying happens?
Expected elements: tell a trusted adult, teacher, parent/carer, mentor, school support team, or another trusted adult outside school. Keep answers short and practical.
How to be kind online
think before you post
use respectful words
do not share private photos
do not join in with mean comments
support others in a kind way
Link this to digital citizenship in simple language: being safe, respectful, and responsible online.
Be an upstander
An upstander helps in a safe way. You can support the person, report the content, and tell an adult. Do not fight online or make the situation bigger.
Contrast 'upstander' with joining in or watching silently, but keep the focus on safe actions.
Privacy helps protect you
use strong passwords
keep accounts private when possible
only add people you know
think before sharing personal information
check app safety settings
Keep this practical. No need for technical detail beyond everyday safety habits.
What does an upstander do?
Joins mean comments
Helps in a safe way
Fights online
Shares private photos
Checks understanding of slides 11 to 13: kind behaviour, safe support, and privacy protection.
Complete the online safety text
Be kind online. Think before you post and use respectful words. Keep accounts private when possible and do not share personal information.
All blanks come directly from the last subtopic and glossary language.
What is one kind thing you can do online?
No fixed correct answer. Good answers mention one safe, kind action such as supporting the person, reporting content, not joining in, or telling an adult.
What is one thing you learned today?
Reflection only. Invite short answers in simple English. Students might mention the action plan, signs, or how to help safely.
What helped you understand this lesson best?
Reflection only. Possible answers: the action plan, examples, repeated key words, teacher explanation, or class discussion.
Glossary
bullying - repeated mean behaviour that hurts someone
cyberbullying - bullying through phones, apps, games, or social media
exclude - leave someone out on purpose
rumour - a story about someone that may not be true
fake account - an online account with a false identity
report - tell a platform or adult about harmful content
trusted adult - an adult you can go to for help
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Glossary
screenshot - a picture of what is on your screen
block - stop someone from contacting you online
post - something shared online
private information - personal details like your address or phone number
upstander - someone who helps in a safe and kind way
social media - apps or websites where people share messages, photos, or videos
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