Useful Resources: This Anti-Bullying PowerPoint will help children become well-informed about bullying. Research tells us that children really do look to parents and caregivers for advice and help on tough decisions. Sometimes spending 15 minutes a day talking can reassure kids that they can talk to their parents if they have a problem. Start conversations about daily life and feelings with questions like these: A child aged 13 received compensation for having been abused and bullied at School. It is the first case of its kind. 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. Let your manager or union or staff representative know of the problem, or seek advice elsewhere, such as:

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'. This is a true but somewhat drastic outcome where legal action was taken against a child bully in the UK. Thank you so much, your words triggered an emotional response that empowered me, it wasn’t much but a gentle reminder from the universe that ‘I got this’ after several conferences and some assistance from Kent Police, whom also reminded me who I am and what I represent (I’m a rather loud voice for domestic abuse awareness) I dropped my son off this morning with some empowering motivational words and silently prayed to whichever God, deity, angelic presence may be listening to send him the strength to stand up for his right to feel safe in his school environment. We had safeguarding plans put in place and fingers crossed we are moving closer to a resolution. Useful Resources: Knowing the difference between someone being unkind or rude and bullying can be difficult for children. This Bullying Scenarios in the Classroom PowerPoint covers different bullying situations and how to spot them. 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:As a result, some parents may be left feeling desperately worried. Communications break down and the parent is left feeling unsupported - left in isolation to deal with the bullying issues and care for a frightened and anxious child too. All a parent wants is for the school to listen and take 'reasonable steps' to ensure their child is safe. 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.

Update your policies. Use an interactive Writing and Implementing an Anti-Bullying Policy document to guide you through this process, and hold training sessions for staff members to stay updated about policy changes. Cyberbullying - using technology to hurt someone else by sending hurtful messages, pictures or comments There are also many different types of bullying and understanding this is the first step to recognising it with your children. They include: Not everyone accused of being a bully is necessarily a bully in our view. A bully can be very clever and will often want to point the finger at another person. This is not an uncommon strategy - form of defence. How to spot the genuine bullies from those who are accused (by others) of being a bully (typically by a perpetrator of bullying with a motive), can be extremely difficult. It’s not just about stopping bullying that’s important, but also preventing it. Here are some anti-bullying strategies for educators and school leaders: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! Have you ever felt scared to go to school because you were afraid of bullying? What ways have you tried to change it? Have you ever tried to help someone who is being bullied? What happened? What would you do if it happens again?

The bullying may not be deliberate. If you can, talk to the person in question as they may not realise how their behaviour has affected you. Work out what to say beforehand. Describe what's been happening and why you object to it. Stay calm and be polite. If you do not want to talk to them yourself, ask someone else to do it for you. Keep a diary 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.

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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 The term “bullying” can sometimes be misused, so it is vital to explain what bullying is to children and adults as well. It’s easy for children to mistake a random unkind act, argument or disliking someone as bullying. However, bullying is more than this. The Kids Help Line describes bullying as “An ongoing or repeated misuse of power in relationships, with the intention to cause deliberate (on purpose) psychological harm.” Criminal Charges may be brought under The Harassment Act and other legislation that is there to protect you and your child. Talk to your family and those who you trust. A problem shared is a problem halved ! If you ever come across anything on the internet that makes you feel uncomfortable, no matter where it is, pleas e report it. Be Cyber-Savvy in all your on-line activities. Teach your children how to be Cyber-Savvy. Being Cyber-Savvy is the new "Don't talk to strangers"