Bullying - guidance for parents

All children have the right not to be hurt. Bullying can often be things like name-calling, hitting, happy-slapping (when someone gets attacked and it's filmed on a mobile phone) or stealing someone's things. They can also be bullied by receiving nasty messages either via mobile phones or the internet or false rumours being spread about them.

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Warning signs

The warning signs that your child is being bullied are usually:

  • Head or stomach aches caused by stress
  • Not sleeping well
  • Running away or non-attendance at school
  • Learning and behavioural difficulties for no obvious reasons
  • Injuries with no feasible explanations.

What to do

If you think your child or the young person you're looking after is being bullied, act immediately.

  • Talk to your child about what they can do to deal with bullying. Advice can be found on the Childline site.  
  • Talk to their teacher about what can be done.
  • Always encourage your child to tell someone.

Many other children and young people are being bullied; it can happen at any age to any child and must be stopped. Remember, it's not their fault and they have the right to live without being picked on. Bullying behaviour is unacceptable.

Further information

You can find more advice on bullying and other subjects in our links section. 

Bullying strategy

We want every child, young person and adult in Wandsworth to be treated with dignity and respect. We believe that our homes, communities, schools, youth facilities, neighbourhoods, workplaces, streets and recreational spaces should be free from fear and intimidation so that everyone can develop, learn and flourish, make a positive contribution and achieve their potential.

If you wish to receive a copy of this strategy, please email us at wscb@wscb.org.uk or contact us on 020 8871 7401.