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This week in every class our children have been, and will continue to, talk about bullying—what it is, how to recognise it and most importantly how to STOP it. We use the acronym STOP to identify bullying; it is something unkind or hurtful that is done to a victim SEVERAL TIMES ON PURPOSE. We also use STOP to put a halt to bullying; the most effective way to stop bullying is to START TELLING OTHER PEOPLE. S S – Se Sever eral al T T – Times es O O – On On P P - Purpose pose

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• Physical; hitting, kicking, spitting, slapping, taking

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• Indirect; excluding or ‘blanking’, spreading gossip,

graffiti defacing or damaging property, offensive or abusive text messages, e-mails or posts on websites known as cyber-bullying

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• Any form of bullying that takes place online or through

your mobile phone from another child or young person:

• Text messaging (also referred to as SMS or EMS)
• Video messaging (MMS) (Snapchat)
• Gaming
• ‘sexting’
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Children who are victims of domestic violence can become ‘bullies’ or be vulnerable to being bullied Children can bully and be victim at the same time May have witnessed traumatic event Influenced by media, family, wider community Not always obvious e.g. cyber bullying Maybe scared - Peer pressure Prejudiced motivated bullying

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• Frightened of walking to and from

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• Begins truanting.
• Becomes withdrawn, anxious, or

lacking in confidence.

• Feels ill in the morning.
• Loss of appetite/comfort eating;

unable to sleep

• Begins to underperform in

schoolwork.

• Possessions go ‘missing’.
• Asks for or steals money to pay the

bully.

• Is frightened to say what is wrong.
• Self harming

What if….

• Your child is involved in bullying?
• Your child is part of a bullying or bystander

group?

• Your child is at risk of or a victim of bullying?
• Talk to your child to find out the details of the

situation.

• Report the situation to your child’s class

teacher.

• If the situation continues go back to the teacher
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• Encourage assertive attitudes
• Support your child in developing their

resilience

• ‘Shielding’
• Inform a trusted adult
• Record incidents
• Challenge when safe to do so
• Walk away / ignore
• Encourage hobbies & activities
• Peer support / friendship circles
• Regular chats with your children

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• Collective Worship
• School Rules and Values
• Resources that promote equality and

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• Up-to-date policies and procedures
• Parent Forum
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• School Council
• Worry Box

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