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Bullying in schools - what parents can do - British Stammering Association
Action for parents
Step one
When you talk with your child, show by your demeanour and body language that you feel supportive. This is not always as easy to do as it sounds because some adults may really believe that it is part of growing up to be able to 'see off' the bullies. The best advice is that a child should always 'tell' on the bullies: if it is difficult to do this directly through fear of reprisals, a note in a bully box in the school, or a note from parents to the form tutor should answer the need for discretion. Remember that all state schools are obliged by the government to have policies and procedures on tackling bullying and you can ask for copies of these before you make an approach to the school, if that is reassuring.
Step two
Write down all the information that you get in the chats with your child; incidents, dates and times, names of people involved and of those who may have witnessed it. Add to your list any changes in behaviour or attitude that you have noticed that you now feel is connected with the bullying. If you have concerns about your child's health consult your GP and seek his opinion so that a medical report could be supplied if necessary.
Initially, an early meeting with the class teacher, form tutor or the Head of Year when your information is presented and discussed might be sufficient to have the matter dealt with and the culprits identified and punished. Provided there is feedback to your child and he meets regularly with the designated teacher to report on progress, the whole matter may be resolved successfully. However, it is when nothing seems to have improved and the bullies continue their persecution that parents must resort to a more formal approach to the school.
Step three
Compile detailed notes as previously to include any discussion with your GP or other professional, such as the speech and language therapist. Make it clear what effects you and these professionals believe that the bullying is having, and if appropriate, ask them to write a short report. Then w
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