Getting Help
Computer Science: KS3, topic 6.1.8
Sources of Help
You can avoid seeing or reading something upsetting online by following the steps in this section. If you do see something upsetting, there are places to go for help.
Talk to your trusted adult
- The first thing you should do is talk to your trusted adult if you see something upsetting.
- A trusted adult might be a parent, carer, teacher, doctor, etc.
Report offensive content
- Social media sites have links where you can report any post.
- The poster of the offensive content will NOT know who reported their post.
The UK Safer Internet Centre
- The UK Safer Internet Centre has lots of advice and contacts.
Talk to Childline
- Childline is available online or on the phone and is free to contact for help and support for young people.
- You can contact Childline by calling 0800 1111.
Talk to the police
- The police will take seriously reports of offensive online behaviour.
Test yourself on Getting Help
If you see something upsetting online, what should be the first thing that you do?