Anti-Bullying Leaflet

bullying leaflet.pdf

For more information, please see our Behaviour & Anti-Bullying Policy.

Here, we will offer helpful advice on:

Spotting the signs of bullying
What to do if your child is being bullied
What to do if your child is bullying others

What is Bullying?

Bullying is defined as behaviour that is:

repeated
intended to hurt someone, either physically or emotionally
often aimed at certain groups, for example because of race, religion, gender, disability or sexual orientation

How may your child act if they are being bullied?

Your child may:

Begin to perform poorly at school
Want to stay off school more often or to stay at home in the evenings/weekends
Be reluctant to walk to/from school
Want to change schools
Become withdrawn, anxious or lacking in confidence
Lose their temper easily
Be afraid to use the internet or mobile phone or be nervous when messages are received
Have unexplained cuts, bruises or other injuries
Bully other children or siblings
Have money/possessions that are damaged or 'go missing'
Steal money from you
Be hungry because their dinner money has been taken
Attempt/threaten to commit suicide or run away

How can you support your child if you suspect they are being bullied?

Speak to your child
Listen carefully to what your child tells you and get facts e.g. how, when, where, names of bully/bullies etc.
Never tell your child to ignore bullying
Don't blame your child
Try to understand your child; listen and don’t criticise
Do not encourage physical retaliation
Make them feel supported with a safe home environment
Don’t presume the problem has gone away; talk regularly
Monitor your child’s social media

What should I do if my child is bullying others?

Talk with your child and find out why
Encourage your child to show empathy, respect and compassion
Have clear expectations. Let your child know that bullying is never acceptable
Provide clear, consistent consequences for this behaviour
Reward new appropriate behaviour and give praise.
Be realistic. It takes time to change behaviour so be patient with your child
Monitor your child’s social media

What do I do next?

Contact your child’s Year Manager, giving factual information

Year 7 manager – Ashleigh Daniels: adn@hathershaw.org.uk

Year 8 manager – Andrea Oliver: ao@hathershaw.org.uk

Year 9 manager - Jemma Lawton: jla@hathershaw.org.uk

Year 10 manager – Sharon Blundell: sbl@hathershaw.org.uk

Year 11 manager – Lynne McAiney: lmc@hathershaw.org.uk

Encourage your child to speak to an adult if the bullying continues

Advice for Parents

If you would like to access further guidance on how to support your child if they are victims of bullying, or they are bullying others, the following organisations can help. Access their support by clicking below.