Pupils Presentation

1
(No Transcript)
2
Bullying
www.fgwherts.nhs.uk
3
Definition

• Bullying definitions usually contain 3 elements
• 1. The behaviour is intended to cause
• distress
• 2. There is an imbalance of power between
• the bully and target
• 3. The behaviour is repeated

www.fgwherts.nhs.uk
4
Defining and Dealing with Bullying

• Any type of cruelty is bad, one type is not more
  important than another
• Trying to call something bullying when it isnt
  to get something done about it is not fair
• Bullying is very serious and should not be
  tolerated
• It is really important to tell someone if youre
  being bullied and keep telling until they help you

www.fgwherts.nhs.uk
5
Types of Bullying

• Can be short term or long term
• Based on race, gender, appearance, size, material
  possession, sexuality or any other perceived
  difference
• Physical, psychological, social, verbal or via
  technology in form
• Intended to threaten, frighten, intimidate,
  subdue, isolate or create mental or physical harm

www.fgwherts.nhs.uk
6
Effects of Bullying

• Targets may feel powerless, isolated, frustrated,
  worthless, low in self esteem / confidence
• Targets may start to believe what the bullies say
  about them is true and may blame themselves
• The feelings and difficulties associated with
  being a target can continue into adulthood where
  their effects can be more powerful

www.fgwherts.nhs.uk
7
Early Warning Signs

• Changed behaviour, tearfulness, bad temper,
  shyness
• Isolation and being withdrawn
• Frequent unexplained head or tummy aches
• Poor concentration and deterioration of work
• Bullying others may be an indication that someone
  is being bullied themselves

www.fgwherts.nhs.uk
8
Help

• www.kidscape.org.uk
• www.anti-bullyingalliance.org
• www.beatbullying.org
• www.childline.org.uk
• Childline 0800 1111/ deaf text phone [phone]
  222
• NSPCC 0808 800 5000/ textphone 0800 560 566
• Samaritans 0345 90 90 90

www.fgwherts.nhs.uk