Bullying in School

How to deal with bullying

 Bullying should not have to be tolerated by anyone, it is humilating and frightening and young people often feel powerless to stop it.

No-one should ever underestimate the fear that a bullied child feels.

The thought of going into school is terrifying and quite often they pretend to be ill or just refuse to go.

Some children find life so bad they attempt suicide. This should not be happening.

As adults, if we are in a working environment which is bad for us and we cannot resolve the issue, we have the choice to leave or go to a tribunal.

Children are told frequently, that they have no choice, that they must stay in school and put up with things.   

This is not true, you do have choice, if the school chooses to do nothing about the bullying of your child, you can choose to send them to another school, or take them out of school and de-register them and become educated outside of the school environment, an environment where your child is safe and their thoughts and bodies respected.  

Signs of Bullying

If you are not sure, some of the signs to look out for are below

  • coming home with damaged or missing clothes
  • lost money
  • scratches and brusies
  • having trouble with school work for no apparent reason
  • using a different route to go to school
  • easily upset or very emotional
  • coming home with damaged or missing clothes
  • Not wanting to go into school as they have tummy ache

 

If nothing is done and it does not stop, do something yourself, remember you have a choice whether to leave your child in school or take them out.

All children have the right to be happy and feel secure in their settings.

  

Bullying in School

If your child tells you they are being bullied, the first and most important step is to listen. Allow them to tell their story in their own words.  Dont respond by dismissing their experience as part of growing up.  If you child has plucked up the courage to tell you about it, it can be soul destroying to be told "dont by silly they're just teasing" or tell the teacher, or just ignore them and they will get fed up.

Allow them to tell their story in their own words. Show them respect and listen.

As a parent you may feel angry and upset, but start positive action straight away, contact the school.

  • speak to the Head Teacher
  • write formally to the board of governor
  • contact the local education authority

www.bullying.co.uk is a good place to check out.  Offers lots of advice and resources. http://www.childline.org.uk - good resources, and a telephone number to be able to talk to someone.  

http://www.antibullying.net