What is bullying?
Are you being bullied now? Do you want to report anything?
Do you need help? If so please contact us now.
Are you being bullied?
Do you think someone else is being bullied?
What is bullying?
What are the signs that someone else is being bullied?
Emotional - unfriendly behaviour, tormenting, excluding
Physical - kicking, hitting, pushing, punching, or any other violence
Racist - racial taunts, graffiti, gestures
Sexual - unwanted physical contact, sexually abusive comments
Homophobic - based on your sexuality
Verbal - name-calling, sarcasm, spreading rumours, teasing
Cyber - anything online like e-mails, texting, calling, social media
Is it bullying? If you aren't sure ask yourself the following
Is the incident an accident? Did they help you, get help or sympathise afterwards?
If it was a laugh or joke, was everyone laughing?
If it was a game or bit of fun, was everyone enjoying it?
Do you think a friend or relative is being bullied?
The following signs may mean that someone is being bullied
Frightened to travel to school
Changes to their usual routine
Unwilling to come to school
Starts skipping lessons or school
Goes quiet, anxious, worried or lacking in confidence they used to have
Stammering
Attempts or threatens suicide
Runs away
Cries themselves to sleep or has nightmares
Feels ill in the mornings
School work starts to go down
Clothes or equipment missing or damaged
Starts to bully others
Stops eating
Frightened to talk
Scared of using technology
If you feel you are being bullied or upset by something someone has done, or you think it might be affecting someone else, you must report it. There are lots of people you can ask for help.
Someone at home -
Parent
Carer
Brother
Sister
Grandparent.
If this makes you uncomfortable you can contact us here without coming face to face with anyone to start with.
Someone at school -
Achievement Team Leader
Care and Guidance
Tutor
Prefects / Member of the school council
Teachers
Mentor or buddy
Support staff
Anti-bullying Ambassador
Are you struggling?
Limit your screen time. We are all bad at this today. Instead of scrolling through social media and comparing yourself to others, why not read a book or magazine, or arrange a family or friends quiz on zoom. Use technology in a positive way rather than a negative one.
Hobbies. Practice something you enjoy doing or learn something new. Maybe upcycling, a new sport or playing a musical instrument.. Computer programming, art or photography.
Try meditation. There are some great Youtube videos and websites with help.
Exercise. A walk round the block blows off the cobwebs and gets your body working. The endorphins will start flowing again and help to improve your mood.
Write a letter to a friend or relative. Everyone likes receiving post, especially someone you haven' seen in a while. Send a photo or something you have made to your Grandad or Auntie. It will put a smile on their face.
Perform a simple random act of kindness. Put your neighbours bins back after the dustmen have been. Pick up a loaf of bread for an elderly relative... Possibilities are endless.
