Getting Help
Computing: Year 5 & 6 National Curriculum, topic 2.3.8
Sources of Help
You can see less upsetting content online by following these steps. If you do see something upsetting, there are places to go for help.
Talk to your trusted adult
- If you see something upsetting, tell an adult you trust first.
- 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 person who posted the bad content will not know who reported it.
The UK Safer Internet Centre
- The UK Safer Internet Centre has lots of advice and contacts.
Talk to Childline
- Childline is free and helps young people.
- You can contact them online or by phone.
- 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
What will the police do if you report offensive online behaviour?
If you see something upsetting online, what should you do first?
What is Childline?