Make training about online sexual abuse mandatory for teachers

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Make training about online sexual abuse mandatory for teachers

Petition Details

We want the Government to require new training for teachers so they:
1. Understand the definitions of online sexual abuse
2. Can identify signs of peer-on-peer sexual abuse
3. Know how to respond to sexual harassment and online sexual abuse
4. Understand the potential dangers of social media

Additional Information

We know that sexual abuse online is a huge issue among teenage students. A 2021 review by Ofsted found that nearly 90% of girls, and nearly 50% of boys, said being sent explicit pictures or videos of things they did not want to see happens a lot or sometimes to them or their peers. Over half of the girls who responded to a questionnaire by Ofsted also said that pictures or videos of themselves that they did not know about were circulated sometimes or a lot. Too many teachers aren't educated enough about social media to identify and tackle this behaviour.

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