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Bullying

Sandwell Against Bullying

Sandwell believes that children and young people have the right to be taught in a positive learning environment where everyone has an equal opportunity to achieve socially, emotionally and academically.

Bullies are very cunning and are expert at getting away with it.

“They stir things up so people don’t want to be my friend. I’m depressed, annoyed, stressed and keep breaking down in tears. I feel like I’m about to fall apart” – boy aged 13

We all know that bullying goes on in and out of school, and parents, carers, teachers and other professionals have a duty to take action if they suspect or discover that children are being bullied.

Bullying can include:

  • People calling you names
  • Making things up to get you into trouble
  • Hitting, pinching, biting, pushing and shoving
  • Taking things away from you
  • Damaging your belongings
  • Stealing your money
  • Taking your friends away from you
  • Cyberbullying through messages and social media
  • Spreading rumours
  • Threats and intimidation
  • Making silent or abusive phone calls
  • Bullies can also make it so that you don’t want to go to school, so that you pretend to be ill to avoid them

Are you being bullied? Or do you know someone who is being bullied?

Talk to an adult you trust. This could be your parents, or other family members, a teacher, friend or neighbour.
You can get some help or advice at Kidscape or you could talk to us

Are you a bully?

‘If you bully someone, you’re out of order!’ – girl aged 11 

  • Maybe your mates think it’s ok, they might encourage you or laugh about it, but it’s not ok.
  • You are hurting someone else because you want to, and they don’t deserve it.
  • You could be responsible for someone hurting themselves – nearly 20 people a year kill themselves because they can’t take being bullied any longer.

You should stop!

  • If you can’t stop, get some advice at Kidscape
  • Talk to a trusted adult about it