Bullying
What to do if your child is being bullied
Support and understanding is important to help your child cope with being bullied. Children often hide what is happening from their parents. So questions have to be asked carefully.
Talk calmly about your child’s experience. Make a record of all that has happened, where and when did it happen, who was involved, how often has it occurred.
Reassure them that they have done the right thing in talking about being bullied; be encouraging about what to do next. Explain that any further incident must be reported immediately to a parent or teacher.
Make an appointment to see your child’s teacher and explain the problem. Be as specific as possible about what has happened. Ask what you can do to help your child and the school. Understand that your child may have to change aspects of their behaviour.
If the school’s response is not satisfactory don’t give up, other help is available. Contact one of the organisations listed under: Further Help and Advice