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 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 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 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.” 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 remind children that their words matter with this Before You Speak Think Poster. Have you or your friends left other kids out on purpose? Do you think that was bullying? Why or why not? This is a true but somewhat drastic outcome where legal action was taken against a child bully in the UK. 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

Get more ideas for talking with children - PDF about life and about bullying. If concerns come up, be sure to respond. Help kids understand bullying. Talk about what bullying is and how to stand up to it safely. Tell kids bullying is unacceptable. Make sure kids know how to get help. Find out more about the law covering workplace bullying from GOV.UK: workplace bullying and harassment. Where can I get help?Bullying has the ability to have long-term social and emotional effects and consequences on a person. Some of these effects include: Useful Resources: This How to Deal With Cyberbullying Poster is a great addition to your classroom, IT suite or home and this High Five Poster will help teach children the steps to deal with conflict and bullying. 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! 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'.

Have a whole-school approach to preventing bullying. By activity encouraging the school community to get involved in awareness events like Anti-Bullying Week, everyone can work together to create a better school environment. 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. Sometimes the problem continues even after you've followed your employer's grievance procedure. If nothing is done to put things right, you can consider legal action, which may mean going to an employment tribunal. Get professional advice before taking this step. This is known as a contemporaneous record. It will be very useful if you decide to take action at a later stage. Try to talk calmly to the person who's bullying you and tell them that you find their behaviour unacceptable. Often, bullies retreat from people who stand up to them. If necessary, have a colleague with you when you do this. Make a formal complaintBullying can make working life miserable. You can lose all faith in yourself, you can feel ill and depressed, and find it hard to motivate yourself to work. 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. 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. There are also many different types of bullying and understanding this is the first step to recognising it with your children. They include:

You can find more information and key findings from various government studies at the AIHW Australia’s Children Web Report.)

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 Useful Resources: This Anti-Bullying PowerPoint will help children become well-informed about bullying. Have you ever felt scared to go to school because you were afraid of bullying? What ways have you tried to change it? Say sorry if you are mean to someone. You can write a message or talk to the person. Think about how to be kind in the future.