Bullying remains a significant problem, with 69% of students reporting being bullied in the last 12 months. Cyber bullying is a growing issue, with over 20,000 children contacting ChildLine about bullying each year. Bullying takes various forms including physical, verbal, and social bullying and can have serious negative effects on children's well-being, causing loss of self-esteem, anxiety, and other issues. It is important that schools and communities work to address bullying and support victims.

1. Bullying at School By Police Constable Andy Jenrick

2. Bullying – is it a problem? 69% of pupils who took part in the survey said that they had been bullied in the last 12 months 50% of those said they had been physically hurt by a bully.

3. “ Every year, more than 20,000 young people call ChildLine about bullying, making it the most common problem we’re phoned about.” www.childline.org.uk

4. Types of Bullying Physical Abuse Verbal Abuse Silent Bullying

5. What is Bullying Bullying is a pattern of repeated, intentionally cruel behaviour. A bully is an individual who tends to torment others, either through verbal harassment or physical assaults, or through more subtle methods of force. www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bullying

6. Bullying in the 21 st Century…. Cyber Bullying “ Bullying which is carried out through an Internet service such as email, chat room, discussion group or instant messaging. It can also include bullying through mobile phone technologies such as short messaging service (SMS).” www.netalert.net.au/01990-Glossary.asp

7. What are the effects of bullying? Loss of Self Confidence Worrying and Feeling Scared Loss of Sleep or Having Nightmares Becoming Quiet, Moody or Depressed Not Eating Feeling Unwell or Having Headaches Scared to go Out or to School

8. Bullying “ You might hear some people say that bullying is not a big deal, they say it has always gone on and that it doesn’t really harm anyone – this is not true” Taken from “The Young Persons guide to bullying”

9. So what can WE do about it? Let’s talk and find out!!

10. The Power of Friendship