Kids who know what bullying is can better identify it. They can talk about bullying if it happens to them or others. Kids need to know ways to safely stand up to bullying and how to get help. Some employers have specially trained staff to help with bullying and harassment problems. They're sometimes called "harassment advisers". If the bullying is affecting your health, visit a GP. Stay calm The parent wants to protect their child. The Teacher and School want to protect their reputation. When both parties are at a point of self-preservation it can be very difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Naturally, all the parent wants is to protect their child and know that the School is listening. Whilst the School may have Anti-Bullying Policies, they do not always have the processes in place to support their Policy. They are also unlikely to have a member of staff who specialises in "Conflict Resolution". Teachers want to get on with teaching - they do not want to have to deal with an emotional, distressed, parent! Verbal – spoken or written words, name calling, teasing, putting someone down, threats to cause harm Useful Resources: This Anti-Bullying PowerPoint will help children become well-informed about bullying.

Encourage kids to do what they love. Special activities, interests, and hobbies can boost confidence, help kids make friends, and protect them from bullying behavior. The National Bullying helpline offers free advice to anyone in the UK experiencing some form of bullying. We talk to worried parents every day about their children and how to stop a bullying problem at school or online. We can help you deal with just about any situation related to bullying, from a child that's too scared to report bullying to their school to helping you deal with a school that's reluctant to act on your bullying concerns. Whatever your situation, we have probably heard it before from parents just like you. We can help you stop bullying. Here are just some of the things we hear every day: Any child can be a victim of bullying; however, statistics indicate that those children who belong to certain groups, or are viewed as being different from their peers, tend to be more vulnerable (Australian Education Authorities 2019). Children who are more likely to be victims of bullying include: Talk about how to stand up to kids who bully. Give tips, like using humor and saying “stop” directly and confidently. Talk about what to do if those actions don’t work, like walking away

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Any child can be at risk of being bullied in school. It’s never okay and it can hurt children both physically and emotionally as they grow up. We’re here to help you put a stop to it with resources to promote kindness towards others. Parents, school staff, and other caring adults have a role to play in preventing bullying. They can: Every day we hear from parents regarding a negative response they 'allege' they have received from their child's School. This does not apply to all Schools. However, more and more we hear of cases where parents are left feeling angry and frustrated with a School because all attempts to raise matters with the school have proved fruitless. Sometimes, the bullying incident(s) involving the child becomes secondary - as the relationship between the parent and the School breaks down completely. We have even heard from some parents that a School has labelled them 'paranoid'. Cyberbullying - using technology to hurt someone else by sending hurtful messages, pictures or comments

Let your manager or union or staff representative know of the problem, or seek advice elsewhere, such as:

Talk to your parents or teacher or an adult that you know well if you see bullying or if you are worried about a friend. Social - lying, spreading rumours, playing nasty jokes, purposely leaving someone out, embarrassing someone in public Useful Resources: Help young children learn to celebrate differences and be accepting of others with the Twinkl Originals Story “ We Are All Different”. After reading the story you might like to talk about differences in your own class using these We Are All Different Discussion Cards. For older children, this Embrace Our Differences PowerPoint has some handy information about discrimination. An 8 year old boy said recently; "I know I am a bully and it makes me feel good to bully someone - but later on, before I go to sleep, I think about what I have done and I feel really sad and lonely". This 8 year old boy is crying out for help too. Proper guidance and expert counselling will help. Recognise that criticism or personal remarks are not connected to your abilities. They reflect the bully's own weaknesses, and are meant to intimidate and control you. Stay calm, and do not be tempted to explain your behaviour. Ask them to explain theirs. Talk to the bully