👨‍👩‍👧 PARENTS if you want a video on this with my advice to you, then like my pinned comment and I’ll make it. 👩‍🎓 STUDENTS Class WhatsApp groups can seem harmless because “they’re only people from school” but that doesn’t necessarily mean everything said in the group is harmless. Once you’re in a group with classmates, it’s important to remember that what you say, share or post can have real consequences. 💬 Be careful what you say about other students. 📸 Don’t share or alter someone else’s photos without their permission. 📱 Don’t share personal information. 👀 Remember that you might not know everyone who has access to the group. 🚫 Don’t create another group just to deliberately leave someone out. 🗣️ And think carefully about what you say about teachers or other members of staff too. Just because something is said in a WhatsApp group, rather than face-to-face at school, doesn’t mean it can’t become a school issue. Depending on your school’s policies and the circumstances, online behaviour involving students or staff can lead to serious consequences at school. So before you hit send, ask yourself: Would I be happy saying this face-to-face? Would I be happy if a teacher or parent saw it? Could this hurt someone? And remember if something has already happened, don’t panic and don’t feel like you have to deal with it on your own. Speak to a trusted adult, your school’s wellbeing team, pastoral team or safeguarding team, or another member of staff you feel comfortable talking to. You can ask for help even if you’re worried that you’ve made a mistake. Speaking up early is always better than letting something get bigger. #whatsapp #groupchat #digitalsafety #students #CapCut — @teachertommyt TikTok