Bullying

(Information for Children/Young People)

'Bullying won't stop unless you tell some who can help.'

"They stir things up so people don't want to be my friend. I'm depressed, annoyed, stressed and keep breaking down in tears. I feel like I'm about to fall apart"
- boy aged 13

Bullies are very cunning and are expert at getting away with it.

We all know that bullying goes on in and out of school, and parents, carers, teachers and other professionals have a duty to take action is they suspect or discover that child(ren) are being bullied.

Bullying includes:

People calling you names
Making things up to get you into trouble
Hitting, pinching, biting, pushing and shoving
Taking things away from you
Damaging your belongings
Stealing your money
Taking your friends away from you
'Cyberbullying'
Spreading rumours
Threats and intimidation
Making silent or abusive phone calls
Bullies can also frighten you so that you don't want to go to school, so that you pretend to be ill to avoid them

Are you being bullied?

Do you know someone who is being bullied?

Talk to your parent or adult in your family;

Talk to a Teacher, adult family friend or neighbour;

Get Advice e.g.

Kidscape
Bullying UK
The Anti Bullying Network

Talk to us (Contact Us)

Are you a bully?

'If you bully someone, you're out of order!'

Maybe your mates think it’s ok, they might encourage you or laugh about it, but it’s not ok.
You are hurting someone else because you want to, and they don’t deserve it.
You could be responsible for someone killing themselves – nearly 20 people a year kill themselves because they can’t stand being bullied.
You should stop!
If you can’t stop, get some advice.
Talk to a trusted adult about it

Have a look at these websites: