{"id":75884,"date":"2024-08-30T09:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-30T08:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/?p=75884"},"modified":"2024-11-12T10:47:12","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T10:47:12","slug":"how-to-deal-with-bullying-at-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/how-to-deal-with-bullying-at-school\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Deal With Bullying at School"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Bullying in school is a complex issue, and one that sadly impacts many children. In the last 12 months, <a href=\"https:\/\/anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk\/tools-information\/all-about-bullying\/prevalence-and-impact-bullying\/prevalence-bullying#:~:text=40%25%20of%20young%20people%20were,from%20social%20groups%20at%2018%25\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">40%<\/a> of young people were reported to be bullied, with 6% experiencing bullying every day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The impacts of bullying can be severe, and are highly likely to affect a child\u2019s ability to attend school and engage in learning. This is evidenced by statistics, with <a href=\"https:\/\/anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk\/tools-information\/all-about-bullying\/prevalence-and-impact-bullying\/prevalence-bullying#:~:text=21%25%20of%20children%20who%20had,because%20of%20bullying%20than%20boys.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">21%<\/a> of children who had experienced bullying daily having truancy in the last year. Because of this, bullying is not something we should accept as a nearly inevitable, if unfortunate, childhood experience. Instead, it\u2019s important to know how to spot the signs of bullying and understand how to help a child who may be experiencing this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we will explain what bullying is in school, how to spot the signs of bullying amongst young people, and provide our expert tips on how to prevent bullying in schools as well as how to deal with bullying if it is occurring.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-bullying-in-school\">What is Bullying in School?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whilst there is no legal definition of bullying, it is often described as repeated behaviour that is intended to hurt someone either physically or emotionally. Whilst bullying can be targeted at random, it is often aimed at certain groups, such as a specific race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. Often, bullying is said to involve an imbalance of power, and it can happen either face-to-face or online.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, bullying can be performed by either an individual or a group, and can also be targeted at an individual or group as well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-do-students-bully-others\">Why do students bully others?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Bullying in school most often involves child-on-child abuse, where one pupil is bullying another. There are a myriad of reasons why this might occur, but some of the most common reasons why children may bully can be found below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wanting to dominate others or improve their \u2018social status\u2019.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experiencing low self esteem and wanting to feel better about themselves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Having little or no remorse or failing to recognise the impacts of their behaviour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feeling angry, frustrated, or jealous.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Being the victim of bullying themself and wanting to \u2018flip the script\u2019.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"685\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/bullying-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76042\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-types-of-bullying-at-school\">Types of Bullying at School<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whilst physical bullying is the most obvious form, bullying does not need to be physical in order to be aggressive and hurtful. Any behaviour that aims to offend, degrade, or damage someone counts as bullying. However, as bullying can take so many forms, it can sometimes be difficult to identify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common forms of bullying to watch out for include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-physical-bullying\">Physical Bullying<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This type of bullying at school aims to cause harm to another child\u2019s body or property. It can involve kicking, hitting, stealing, spitting, and damaging property. Whilst this form of bullying can cause physical wounds, it can be psychologically damaging as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-verbal-bullying\">Verbal Bullying<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Verbal bullying specifically uses words to try and hurt another child. Whether this is in the form of name-calling, mocking, slurs, threatening someone, or sexual harassment, the impact of words on someone\u2019s wellbeing should not be underestimated.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-social-bullying\">Social Bullying<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the more difficult types of bullying to identify, social bullying is the act of isolating someone, excluding them from friendship groups, ignoring them and getting others to ignore them too, spreading vicious rumours and gossip, and generally damaging reputations and friendships.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"685\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/bullying-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76043\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cyberbullying\">Cyberbullying<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Cyberbullying is the easiest form of bullying to do anonymously, as it all takes place via the internet where identities can be easily hidden. Cyberbullying takes place via text, email, or social media, where these online tools are used to threaten, harass, embarrass or socially exclude another individual.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about this form of bullying in our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/the-dangers-of-cyber-bullying\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Why is Cyberbullying Harmful and What Actions Can You Take?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-racial-or-religious-bullying\">Racial or Religious Bullying<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This form of bullying involves treating someone badly due to their ethnic or religious background. This may include making damaging comments about this part of another child\u2019s identity, using offensive slurs, or making inappropriate jokes based on race or religion.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sexual-bullying\">Sexual Bullying<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Sexual bullying can involve either isolating someone or treating them unequally due to their sex, or treating someone in a sexual way that makes them feel uncomfortable, particularly by making physical or verbal sexual advances. This form of bullying may also include making crude comments about someone\u2019s sexual behaviour, spreading a sexual rumour, or abusing someone as a result of their sexual orientation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sexual bullying may also include sextortion, a type of financially-motivated online blackmail involving the non-consensual sharing of \u2018nudes\u2019 or \u2018semi-nude\u2019 photos and videos in exchange for money. To learn more, read our full article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/what-is-sextortion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What You Need to Know About Sextortion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-disability-bullying\">Disability Bullying<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, children can sometimes be targeted because of their disabilities. A bully may treat someone badly, leave them out of activities or friendship groups, make cruel jokes or physically hurt or embarrass someone due to their disability.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-allergy-bullying\">Allergy Bullying<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Allergy bullying occurs when a child with an allergy is bullied because they have an allergy to something. As many as <a href=\"https:\/\/theallergyteam.com\/bullying-and-food-allergies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">32%<\/a> of children have reported being bullied due to having a food allergy at least once. This can range from mean comments and teasing, to an allergic child being physically threatened with or tricked into handling or eating their allergen.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"685\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/bullying-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76050\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Find out more about what this form of bullying involves and how you can prevent it in our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/allergy-bullying\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Spot Allergy Bullying<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-signs-of-bullying-at-school\">Signs of Bullying at School<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Children may find talking to adults about bullying difficult, so it\u2019s important that teachers and parents are able to spot the signs of bullying themselves and know when to step in. Whether that\u2019s spotting that a child is being victimised, or that they\u2019re using power aggressively, being able to identify both sides of bullying is crucial to dealing with it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-signs-that-a-child-is-being-bullied\">Signs That a Child is Being Bullied<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Afraid to go to school.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Appears anxious or fearful.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low self-esteem.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complaints of feeling unwell (e.g. stomach sickness or headaches).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lower performance in school.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2018Losing\u2019 their possessions, needing extra money, or reports being hungry more often than normal.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Injuries, bruising, or damaged clothing.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seems unhappy or irritable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trouble sleeping or frequent nightmares.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Isolating themselves from friends and family.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-signs-that-a-child-may-be-bullying-others\">Signs That a Child May be Bullying Others<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Aggressive behaviour towards parents, teachers, siblings or pets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lack of empathy and low concern for others feelings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bossy and manipulative behaviour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unexplained gain in objects or money.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secretive about possessions or activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easily frustrated and quick to anger.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Doesn\u2019t recognise the impact of their actions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenberg-hst-block-experttip tip__box\"><div class=\"tip__title__container\"><div class=\"tip__title__text\"><div class=\"tip__title__icon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/wp-content\/plugins\/hub-custom-blocks-plugin\/expert-tip-icon.png\" alt=\"Expert Icon\"\/><\/div><h3>Want to Learn More?<\/h3><\/div><\/div><p>Our CPD Courses for Teaching and Education are written by industry professionals and cover a wide range of subjects relevant to bullying, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/courses\/mental-health\/child-mental-health-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Child Mental Health<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/courses\/safeguarding\/challenging-behaviour-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Challenging Behaviour Training<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-prevent-bullying-in-schools\">How to Prevent Bullying in Schools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Considering the staggering number of students reported to be being bullied at any one time, it\u2019s vital that schools take proactive steps to prevent bullying from occurring in their classrooms. The first step in preventing bullying is to clearly define what your school considers to be \u2018bullying\u2019 so that it\u2019s completely clear to both students and staff what types of behaviour won\u2019t be tolerated.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"685\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/bullying-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76047\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Once you have clearly outlined your definition of bullying in school, you can use the following strategies to try and prevent it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Teach Kindness and Empathy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students who are open minded and able to step into other people\u2019s shoes to see things from their perspective are less likely to bully. Thus, it\u2019s important to promote social-emotional learning from a young age to try and instil these positive sentiments into students. One of the main ways in which a teacher can do this is to help children understand and appreciate a range of identities and backgrounds. Empathy is a skill that can be learnt and developed, and the classroom is the perfect place to facilitate this. This can occur in lessons, through dedicated events, or via assemblies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Foster a Sense of Community<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bullying often feeds off of, or creates, a sense of isolation for individuals or groups, so countering this by creating numerous opportunities for connection can go a long way to preventing bullying. In a classroom with a strong sense of community, students are more likely to advocate for themselves as well as other students, by speaking out against bullying and supporting anyone going through hardship. To help foster this community, encourage students to participate in group activities, particularly extra-curricular ones, and ensure the classroom feels like a safe space.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Create a Behaviour Management Policy&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A lack of consistency in how you approach bad behaviour can create real difficulties in handling it as students may think they can get away with poor actions if consequences aren\u2019t always enforced. A solution to this is to have an effective, comprehensive behaviour management policy that is always followed. A school behaviour management policy is a document that clearly outlines what is expected of students and how school staff should handle behavioural incidents, including what rewards and consequences will be used to enforce this.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can learn more about what a behavioural management policy is, as well as what should be included, in our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/school-behaviour-management-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Creating a School Behaviour Management Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"685\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/bullying-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76048\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Ensure Students Know About Healthy Relationships<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children who aren\u2019t able to recognise when they\u2019re being taken advantage of or abused are far more likely to fall victim to bullying, so it\u2019s vital that your students understand what a healthy or unhealthy relationship looks like, can recognise warning signs, and know how to enforce personal boundaries. Teaching healthy relationship skills could involve talking about boundaries, learning to communicate effectively, debunking stereotypes, and ensuring they know how to report any concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can get a more in depth insight into this topic by reading our full article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/teaching-children-about-healthy-relationships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Teach Children About Healthy Relationships<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reward Positive Behaviour<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s easy to point out when a student does something bad, but reinforcing good behaviour despite it being expected can make a huge impact on children. Rewarding a child for doing something praiseworthy, even if it\u2019s a small act, helps to provide clear expectations of what you want from students in a positive way. Reinforcing good behaviour can help to reduce bullying by helping students to become more receptive to positive actions and less likely to engage in negative ones.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tips-for-dealing-with-bullying\">Tips for Dealing With Bullying<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although there are many actions you can take to help prevent bullying in your school, this doesn\u2019t mean that bullying will never occur. Thus, it\u2019s important to always keep an eye out for signs of bullying in school and be ready to take action when necessary.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If an incidence of bullying does occur in your classroom, you can use the following tips to help deal with the situation kindly and effectively.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Take the Incident Seriously<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can sometimes be difficult to differentiate between bullying behaviour and everyday fall-outs between children. Despite this, it\u2019s important to take every report of bullying seriously so that nothing slips through the net, and so that students always feel confident that they can confide in you and be heard. This is where having a clear definition of bullying comes in handy, so that you can identify the right actions to take in response to the scenario.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"685\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/bullying-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76044\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Keep a Record of Actions and Incidences<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s strongly recommended that schools have a reporting system in place that can efficiently record every incident of bullying behaviour and what was done to resolve this. This helps to keep track of any repeated incidents so that it\u2019s easier to know when further action is needed and ensures that you can correctly communicate everything that has occurred to a parent or your superiors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Supporting All Students Involved in Bullying<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve identified an incidence of bullying, you should aim to work with both the victim and the bully to really understand why the situation has occurred and what the needs of each student involved are. Whilst it\u2019s crucial to safeguard the victim of bullying, you should also aim to change the behaviour of the aggressor too, which takes an understanding of their motivation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, children don\u2019t always want to willingly talk about their feelings or concerns. This can be for many reasons, such as not understanding what\u2019s happening, feeling guilty or embarrassed, worrying they won\u2019t be believed, or being afraid of the consequences of speaking up. Thus, it\u2019s important that you create a safe space to share and are willing to act on observed evidence if needed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about why children may be reluctant to speak about their experience with bullying, read our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/disclosure-child-abuse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Understanding Why Children May Stay Quiet About Abuse<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Communicate With a Child\u2019s Parents\/Caregivers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A parent will know and understand their child better than anyone, so can be extremely helpful in helping you to understand the cause, impact, and potential solutions for an incident of bullying. Keeping a regular and open line of communication with parents of any children involved in bullying is likely to result in resolving the situation far quicker and more effectively. Ensure you keep them up to date with all your records so that they\u2019re fully informed and can also share any of their observances with you. With both parties fully aware of what\u2019s happening, you can aim to provide the correct support both at home and in school.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutenberg-hst-block-toptip tip__box\"><div class=\"tip__title__container\"><div class=\"tip__title__text\"><div class=\"tip__title__icon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/wp-content\/plugins\/hub-custom-blocks-plugin\/top-tip-icon.png\" alt=\"Lightbulb Icon\"\/><\/div><h3>Communicating with Parents<\/h3><\/div><\/div><p>If you&#8217;d like to find guidance on how schools can communicate with parents more effectively, take a look at our article on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/how-to-communicate-with-parents-effectively\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Promoting Effective Communication with Parents in Education<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Unfortunately, bullying is a common occurrence in schools but this doesn\u2019t mean it should be accepted. It\u2019s vital that all school staff are aware of the signs of bullying and know how to respond to it. There are many forms of bullying, some of which are easier to identify than others, so it\u2019s important to research every variety and know how they differ. Ultimately, schools should work to prevent bullying before it occurs, but it\u2019s also recommended to have tools in place to effectively react to cases of bullying when they do occur.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-further-resources\">Further Resources:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/the-dangers-of-cyber-bullying\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Why is Cyberbullying Harmful and What Actions Can You Take?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/hub\/teaching-children-about-healthy-relationships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Teach Children About Healthy Relationships<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highspeedtraining.co.uk\/courses\/education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CPD Courses for Teaching and Education<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bullying in school is a complex issue, and sadly impacts many children. 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