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EditorBridgend school warns pupils could face expulsion over abusive TikTok posts
The warning was issued by Ryan Davies, headteacher of Brynteg School, in a letter sent to parents and carers this week.
Mr Davies said the posts used images taken inside the school without permission and described many of the videos as “deeply upsetting, abusive, unkind and entirely untrue.”
Police contacted
The headteacher confirmed the posts had been reported to both TikTok and the police.
He warned that if the person responsible is identified, they could face severe consequences.
In the letter he wrote:
“If the originator is identified, the seriousness of these posts means that permanent exclusion is a possible outcome.”
Posting harmful or defamatory material online could also amount to harassment, defamation or malicious communications under UK law, he added.
Account deletes videos
The TikTok account believed to be linked to the posts has since removed all of its videos.
However, the account page still displays a message saying: “the videos have to be deleted im sorry but i will have a comeback and it will be 10 videos per day but not anytime soon.”
Its profile description also appears to challenge anyone reporting the account, stating: “snitch if u want they wont catch me 😂✌️ ifb | i take requests for teachers and students.”
“Cowardly behaviour”
In his letter, Mr Davies criticised the person behind the posts for attempting to remain anonymous online.
He wrote:
“What is particularly troubling is that the individual responsible appears to be taking pleasure in remaining anonymous, boasting that they ‘won’t be caught’. This behaviour is cowardly and has no place in our school community.”
Pupils who shared posts could face consequences
Although the creator of the videos has not yet been identified, the school said it can see the names of pupils who have liked, commented on or encouraged the content.
Those students could also face disciplinary action under the school’s behaviour policy.
Parents urged to check social media
Parents have now been urged to check their children’s social media activity and discuss the seriousness of the situation.
Mr Davies said:
“If they know who is responsible, the most honourable and responsible action is to ensure the posts are removed immediately and to inform the school.”
He added that while social media can be positive and creative, the posts circulating in this case were “offensive, harmful and completely unacceptable.”
Growing concern about children’s online lives
The incident comes amid growing national concern about how social media is affecting young people.
Earlier this month, Swansea Bay News reported how Llanelli MP Nia Griffith backed calls for tougher rules on children using social media, warning many parents are unaware of what their children are doing online.
Separate research highlighted on Safer Internet Day also revealed a stark gap in parental awareness. A government-backed campaign found half of British parents have NEVER spoken to their children about harmful online content, even though most 11-year-olds now own a smartphone and regularly use social media.
The findings warned that many parents simply do not know what their children are seeing on their screens.
Experts say regular conversations between parents and children about online behaviour are one of the most effective ways to reduce risks such as cyberbullying, harmful content and online harassment.
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