Overview

Bullying directed at teachers by students is a growing concern in schools. What may start as name-calling or classroom disruption can quickly escalate, particularly when social media is involved. Online platforms allow harmful comments, images, or videos to spread rapidly, often anonymously, making the experience more distressing and harder to manage. This course provides clear guidance for recognising, responding to, and managing online bullying behaviour targeted at school staff. You’ll explore how this behaviour impacts individuals and the wider school community, and gain practical strategies to help protect yourself, maintain professional boundaries, and support a safer learning environment.

Learning Objectives

Participants will:

• Recognise how teacher-targeted bullying occurs online, including through social media and messaging platforms.
• Understand the impact of online abuse on staff wellbeing, professional reputation, and school culture.
• Learn practical steps to help protect yourself and respond appropriately to incidents of online harassment.
• Access tools, resources, and strategies to help prevent, manage, and mitigate online bullying of school staff.