Bullying

Bullying

 It can be:

• Physical: hitting, kicking, taking things
• Verbal: name calling, insulting, making offensive remarks
• Indirect: spreading nasty rumours or stories, excluding from social groups, sending malicious emails or text messages

All schools and services in Nottingham are anti-bullying, it is important that schools, services and families work together to prevent it happening.

The Warning Signs

Bullying is a difficult and sensitive issue which children are often reluctant to talk about. But there are signs which may suggest your child is being bullied:

• Reluctance to go to school, including frequent complaints of headaches or stomach aches
• Behavioural difficulties for no obvious reason
• Injuries with no feasible explanation

Taking Action

If you believe your child is being bullied, you should:

• Talk to your child calmly about what is happening
• Reassure your child he or she has done the right thing by telling you about it
• Make a note of what your child tells you
• Encourage your child to report anything to the teacher
• Make an appointment to see your child's class teacher or head teacher

What to Say

Tell children to walk away, tell a teacher, adult or friend and to avoid fighting.

Parents- listen to your child, comfort them and tell them that you are there for them.

Prevention

• Talk to your child about their school day
• Teach your child to be kind and respect others from a young age
• Teach your child that bullying and prejudice are unacceptable

More Advice and Support 

Visit the websites below for more advice:

www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk

www.childline.org.uk