As with any form of bullying, cyberbullying can have an extremely negative impact on your students, including:
- Undermining their confidence, self-esteem and sense of security
- Affecting their performance and attendance at school
- Causing stress and affecting their health
- Resulting in negative offline behaviours, such as running away from home
- Marginalising certain groups
- Fuelling prejudice in areas such as race, religion and sexuality
- Leading to suicidal thoughts
- Affecting them for the rest of their lives
Click here for our tips on dealing with cyberbullying among young people.
Cyberbullying also affects teachers and other school staff. If you are experiencing harassment over the internet or your mobile, visit the Teacher Advice section of Teachtoday and read the DCSF's guidance document ‘Cyberbullying: Supporting School Staff'