Beyond Bullying - Help and Advice

If You Are Being Bullied:-

Remember it's not your fault and there are people who can help you. Don't blame yourself for what has happened.

- Be firm and clear - look them in the eye and tell them to stop.
- Get away from the situation as quickly as possible.
- Tell a member of staff straight away. If you are scared to tell a member of staff on your own, ask a friend to go with you.
- Tell a member of your family.
- Keep on speaking out until someone listens.

When you are talking about bullying with a member of staff, be clear about:

- What has happened to you
- How often it has happened
- Who was involved and who saw what was happening
- Where it happened
- What you have done about it already

If you talk to a member of staff, you can expect:

- To be listened to.
- To be taken seriously and not to have your concerns dismissed.
- Confidentiality to be respected wherever possible. (Discuss this first if this is important to you).
- Practical advice if you request it.
- Action to be taken (after discussion with you) in line with your school's Anti-Bullying policy.
- A range of responses to be available in your school which can take your situation into account.
- The situation to be monitored, in agreement with you.

Guidance for Young People (MS Word, 242K)
Beat Bullying by Kidscape (PDF)

'Ask Dave' - A new pilot bullying advice service

Leicestershire Anti-Bullying team are pilotting an advice service called 'Ask Dave'. This is an email service whereby young people can ask a question or for advice regarding bullying and Dave will get back to you with a response as quickly as possible.

Please see the flyer below for more details.....

Open Door, Leicester run a bullying support group which you can join if you would like the chance to talk about your experiences and learn ways of dealing with bullying.