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Making a formal complaint is the next step if you cannot solve the problem informally. To do this, you must follow your employer's grievance procedure. What about legal action? This is known as a contemporaneous record. It will be very useful if you decide to take action at a later stage. Try to talk calmly to the person who's bullying you and tell them that you find their behaviour unacceptable. Often, bullies retreat from people who stand up to them. If necessary, have a colleague with you when you do this. Make a formal complaint A child aged 13 received compensation for having been abused and bullied at School. It is the first case of its kind. Find out more about the law covering workplace bullying from GOV.UK: workplace bullying and harassment. Where can I get help?
Children who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, or children with intersex variations Cyberbullying - using technology to hurt someone else by sending hurtful messages, pictures or commentsAny child can be at risk of being bullied in school. It’s never okay and it can hurt children both physically and emotionally as they grow up. We’re here to help you put a stop to it with resources to promote kindness towards others.
Parents, school staff, and other caring adults have a role to play in preventing bullying. They can: Bullying can make working life miserable. You can lose all faith in yourself, you can feel ill and depressed, and find it hard to motivate yourself to work. Research tells us that children really do look to parents and caregivers for advice and help on tough decisions. Sometimes spending 15 minutes a day talking can reassure kids that they can talk to their parents if they have a problem. Start conversations about daily life and feelings with questions like these: There are many reasons that someone may bully another person. Just like any behavioural problems, understanding the reasons behind someone’s actions is the first step in dealing with it and hopefully changing the behaviour to a positive one. However, no matter the reason behind bullying, it is never okay to bully! This is a vital point for educators, parents and children to understand. Useful Resources: Help remind children that their words matter with this Before You Speak Think Poster.Update your policies. Use an interactive Writing and Implementing an Anti-Bullying Policy document to guide you through this process, and hold training sessions for staff members to stay updated about policy changes. Some employers have specially trained staff to help with bullying and harassment problems. They're sometimes called "harassment advisers". If the bullying is affecting your health, visit a GP. Stay calm Criminal Charges may be brought under The Harassment Act and other legislation that is there to protect you and your child. Talk to your family and those who you trust. A problem shared is a problem halved ! If you ever come across anything on the internet that makes you feel uncomfortable, no matter where it is, pleas e report it. Be Cyber-Savvy in all your on-line activities. Teach your children how to be Cyber-Savvy. Being Cyber-Savvy is the new "Don't talk to strangers" The parent wants to protect their child. The Teacher and School want to protect their reputation. When both parties are at a point of self-preservation it can be very difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Naturally, all the parent wants is to protect their child and know that the School is listening. Whilst the School may have Anti-Bullying Policies, they do not always have the processes in place to support their Policy. They are also unlikely to have a member of staff who specialises in "Conflict Resolution". Teachers want to get on with teaching - they do not want to have to deal with an emotional, distressed, parent!