What resources are available for schools?
There are a range of resources available that can support schools in raising awareness of cyberbullying, amongst both pupils and staff.
We have linked to a number of resources here which can be used by schools not only during Anti-Bullying Week but also to reinforce the issue of cyberbullying throughout the year.
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Anti-Bullying Week 2009 School Pack The Anti-Bullying Alliance has produced a downloadable school pack full of ideas, posters and information to help schools celebrate Anti-Bullying Week 2009, with a focus on cyberbullying. The packs have been sent out to all schools. |
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ChildNet 'Let's Fight It Together' video This powerful film, aimed at KS3, depicts the impact that cyberbullying has on a young teenager and those around him. It is accompanied by a wealth of additional follow-up and support materials for teachers which allows pupils to consider the incident from the viewpoint of different characters. Also included is an interactive activity that pupils can work through.
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The cyberbullying section of the charity Bullying UK's website contains a wealth of advice for young people, including safe use of mobile phones, social networking sites and You Tube. |
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This website, from ChildNet International, whilst not exclusively dealing with bullying, does provide a wide range of helpful advice and scenarios for young people to consider when chatting to others online.
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This 10 minute short film, available on DVD free to secondary schools looks at the issue of bullying via text messages,and helps victims to understand the support that is available to them. |
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As well as being a support website where young people can speak online to specially trained peer mentors, the CyberMentors website contains lots of useful advice and information for young people on cyberbullying. |
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Cyberbullying.org is a long-standing website from North America devoted to looking at cyberbullying, what it is and what can be done. The website is thorough and detailed, but is aimed at adults and professionals rather than young people. |
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