Online Safety
A friend is constantly mentioning an online friend that is an adult, what do you do?
Inquire more from your friend and also talk to the counselling department as they will be able to help you think through and help your friend.
A heated topic comes up in class and you want to share your opinion. What do you do?
Consider how your opinion might affect your classmates, and proceed, be mindful and respectful
If you have a concern about a friend's wellbeing, what should your next step be?
Consult with counselling department
Who is our child protection officer?
Dr. Funke
Can a teacher share pictures of students on their personal social media?
No
A friend is suffering from a personal problem, and you feel overwhelmed with what they have shared with you.
Speak with someone from the counselling team to help you process what you are going through too.
A student in primary says they have a secret to tell you, but that you can't tell anyone. What should you do?
Talk to someone in the counselling department
How soon must you report a concern you have about the safety of your peer?
Immediately
What is an appropriate platform for teachers to communicate with students online?
Gmail, Zoom, See-saw, Google classroom
Your friend shares that they are often beaten by their dad and he locks her in the room.
Be there as a friend, but talk to the counselling team. As they will have advice and strategies to support you and your friend.
A friend tells you that her home economics teacher makes her feel uncomfortable, as he had been calling her later hours on the weekend. Should you report?
Yes
Can online learning make students more vulnerable to child protection issues?
Yes
What are inappropriate platforms for teachers to communicate with students on?
Facebook, Instagram, any social media
A friend tells you that they think they might be gay. This is against your religion. What do you do?
Speak with your friend without judgement, encourage them to come to the counselling department for support.
Who can you report concerns to?
Head of School
Teacher
Child protection officer
Counsellor
Name one possible indicator of sexual abuse
Personal response
Is it ok for a teacher to be in a zoom room 1:1 with a student?
Only if someone else has the immediate link
Give an example of an appropriate compliment a teacher can share with a student
Personal response
Teachers do not abuse children
True or False
False
What is the name of the child protection welfare body in Ghana?
DOVVSU