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Bullying

Bullying is the repetitive, intentional hurting of one person or group by another person or group, where the relationship involves an imbalance of power. It takes many forms and can include:

  • physical assault
  • teasing
  • making threats
  • name calling
  • cyberbullying - bullying via mobile phone or online (for example email, social networks and instant messenger).

If you are worried about your child or teenager being bullied or their behaviour towards others, you should speak with their education setting first.

By law, all schools (not private) must have a behaviour policy in place that includes measures to prevent all forms of bullying among pupils. This policy is decided by the school and all teachers, pupils and parents must be told what it is.

To find out how your child or teenager can be supported in and outside of school visit the GOV.UK website.

Don't Do Nothing

The 'Don't Do Nothing' campaign was created by young people, for young people. It teaches you how to safely become an active bystander when confronted with bullying, domestic abuse, or knife crime.

You can make a difference by stepping up and saying that what you see is not OK.

Learn how to be an active bystander

Don't Do Nothing