"In addition, allegations have been made which are both false and highly malicious. "The abuse spans a wide range, but the NITC is particularly concerned that much of it is sectarian, racist, sexist, and homophobic. The Northern Ireland Teachers’ Council (NITC) said it is "calling on social media companies to take firm action to remove all videos which abuse school staff and to cooperate fully with police and other authorities in identifying those who are responsible for such abuse".Ī spokesperson added: "The latest social media craze of posting offensive videos on the TikTok platform is causing real harm to teachers. Lurgan Junior High School, which has pupils aged 11-14, wrote to all parents expressing serious concerns over the short video, which has been seen by the Belfast Telegraph.Īnd Killicomaine Junior High in Portadown also sent a letter to parents to say they had been "made aware" of a number of TikTok accounts set up "with the aim of humiliating staff and some pupils". One Co Armagh school reported one such video to the PSNI after a teacher was targeted with "potentially criminal" comments earlier this month. The craze for ‘rate your teacher’ videos on TikTok has seen defamatory and harmful comments aimed at staff in Northern Ireland. "We would wish to ensure that all young people fully appreciate the gravity of these incidents."Įarlier this week the body that represents the five main teaching unions in Northern Ireland called on social media companies to take "firm action" to stamp out videos "which abuse school staff" and identify pupils for the PSNI.
The letter also warns those who engage in these fake TikTok accounts, saying: “Whilst those responsible may think this is harmless fun, we are taking this matter very seriously. “We would ask both parents and guardians to remind their young people of the consequences of committing an offence, as it could result in a criminal record that could greatly impact their future plans. “Some of the content is both abusive, and could potentially constitute a crime under the Misuse of Telecommunications Act or Harassment. No one should be made to feel like this at work, or in any aspect of their life. The individuals targeted are left deeply distressed. “We would remind those involved in this type of activity of the harm it causes. The senior police officer continued: “Any victim of this type of crime will be dealt with in the utmost confidence and in a sensitive manner by our officers. “Our officers are working closely with local schools, Department of Education and the Education Authority to investigate these incidents, and would appeal to anyone who is aware of these videos or who has been impacted by them to come forward.”
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