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Bullying in Schools
This video was made by a victim of bullying
Please note this video does have a swear word in, if its likely to offend please do not watch.
Bullying should not 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 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 you can choose to go to another school, or not attend school and become educated outside of the school environment. An environment where your child is safe and their thoughts and bodies respected.
Is your child being bullied?
If you are not sure, some of the signs to look out for are below
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. Don't respond by dismissing their experience as part of growing up. If your child has plucked up the courage to tell you about it, it can be soul destroying to be told 'don't be silly they're are just teasing'
As a parent you may feel angry and upset but start positive action straight away contact the school .
If nothing is done and it does not stop, remember you have a choice whether to leave your child in school or take them out.
Helpful links
An informative ebook which gives you lots of information of how to handle bullying
and helps you eliminate bullying from your child's life written by Robyn Collins and Wendy Nichols.
It is a supremely practical manual and a very helpful guide interwoven with case stuides, to do list and even pro forma letters to send to the heads, parents and others who get caught up in the counselling of the bully and thier victims.
 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.
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