You may want to ask the LEA if other complaints of bullying have been reported to them involving the same school. You can ask if the education welfare officer has been involved.
They have to visit pupils whose parents have removed them and who are at home. This may prompt the LEA into asking if the school has a problem if there have been a series of complaints. Local Government Ombudsman - If you do not feel that your concerns have been properly investigated, you can complain to the Local Government Ombudsman - who cannot investigate the internal workings of schools but can look at the LEA's role in investigating your complaint.
Your local Member of Parliament - We would encourage you to get in touch with your MP and ask them for some assistance and support. If you are unsure who your MP is, please click here and enter your details and it will let you know who your MP is. Red Balloon - If you feel your child has suffered the trauma of bullying and may find it difficult to return to mainstream school, you may want to find out more about Red Balloon. They provide an 'intensive care' full-time education for children aged between 9 and 18 who are unable to go to school because they have been severely bullied or who have suffered trauma.
Moving schools because of bullying could be a last resort option to consider. I have asked what measures the school intends to introduce to deal with bullying. Please make a formal investigation into my complaint and issue a report. Can you please tell me how many other complaints of bullying there have been about this school in the last 12 months? I am formally requesting the help of LEA staff to ensure the safety of my child at this school.
Yours truly,. I enclose copies of my correspondence with the head teacher, chairman of governors and LEA. Detail specific bullying incidents. I would be grateful if you investigate this matter and respond to me in a timely manner. Site by Totally Communications.
Some kids bully by shunning others and spreading rumors about them. Others use social media or electronic messaging to taunt others or hurt their feelings. It's important to take bullying seriously and not just brush it off as something that kids have to "tough out.
In severe cases, bullying has contributed to tragedies, such as suicides and school shootings. Kids bully for a mix of reasons. Sometimes they pick on kids because they need a victim — someone who seems emotionally or physically weaker, or just acts or appears different in some way — to feel more important, popular, or in control. Although some bullies are bigger or stronger than their victims, that's not always the case.
Sometimes kids torment others because that's the way they've been treated. They may think their behavior is normal because they come from families or other settings where everyone regularly gets angry and shouts or calls each other names.
Some popular TV shows even seem to promote meanness — people are "voted off," shunned, or ridiculed for their appearance or lack of talent. Unless your child tells you about bullying — or has visible bruises or injuries — it can be hard to know if it's happening.
If you suspect bullying but your child is reluctant to open up, find ways to bring up the issue. For instance, you might see a situation on a TV show and ask, "What do you think of this? Let your kids know that if they're being bullied or harassed — or see it happening to someone else — it's important to talk to someone about it, whether it's you, another adult a teacher, school counselor, or family friend , or a sibling.
If your child tells you about being bullied, listen calmly and offer comfort and support. Kids are often reluctant to tell adults about bullying because they feel embarrassed and ashamed that it's happening, or worry that their parents will be disappointed, upset, angry, or reactive.
Sometimes kids feel like it's their own fault, that if they looked or acted differently it wouldn't be happening. Sometimes they're scared that if the bully finds out that they told, it will get worse. Others are worried that their parents won't believe them or do anything about it. Or kids worry that their parents will urge them to fight back when they're scared to. Praise your child for doing the right thing by talking to you about it. Remind your child that they're not alone — a lot of people get bullied at some point.
Explain that it's the bully who is behaving badly — not your child. Reassure your child that you will figure out what to do about it together. In surveys, most kids and teens say that bullying happens at school.
Let someone at school the principal, school nurse, or a counselor or teacher know about the situation. Often they can watch and take steps to prevent further problems. What works in one situation may not in another. Many things — such as the age of the kids involved, the severity of the situation, and the specific type of bullying behaviors — will help determine the best course of action.
Take it seriously if you hear that the bullying will get worse if the bully finds out that your child told or if threats of physical harm are involved.
Voted No. Visit our HelpChat Line. While different tactics work for different people, the first thing you should do is try to work it out yourself. The more empowered you are, and the more you can help yourself, the better chance you have to stop the bully. The bully wants you to react. Their goal is to take away your power, make you sad and scared.
And if you show them you are not sad and scared, they will often lose interest and they cannot take away your power. Remember they want to upset you constantly so you get angry. Remember that bullies are human - they eat, sleep and live just like you do.
The only difference is that you are NOT a bully! Bullies act the way they do because they lack the attention or parental love and nurturing that you have. They are insecure and bully only to feel powerful. Bullies look for a reaction from you and often lose interest if they aren't given the satisfaction of getting one. Do not react or respond. That's what the bully wants! It can be hard to remember all your good points when someone is doing their best to be negative. However, try to think of all the things you do well and remember that you are a valuable person.
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