30th July 2012
Surviving the bullies – part 2 by Emma Andrews – when I was aged 7
I was badly bullied throughout my school life because I walked differently to the other children.
The affects of bullying are life lasting which is why my series of blogs will look at how I coped from aged 6- 15 and hope that my experiences offer an invaluable insight for parents and carers to observe and address the tell tale signs of a victim of bullying.
Many things can lead to a child becoming a bully.
When you come from a single parent family as I did, children can be very unkind. For my brother, sister and I it was not easy to hide the fact that our parents had split; if the play ground whispers were a rumour, and children judged you on your break time snack, then sadly they were confirmed at lunch times, when we had free school meals and only the poor children had free lunch, meaning that the nasty children would easily see who they could pick on – they had been building...
19th June 2012
Surviving the bullies – Part 1 by Emma Andrews - when I was aged 6
I was badly bullied throughout my school life because I walked differently to the other children.
The affects of bullying are life lasting which is why my series of blogs will look at how I coped from aged 6- 15 and hope that my experiences offer an invaluable insight for parents and carers to observe and address the tell tale signs of a victim of bullying.
Many things can lead to a child becoming a bully.
In times of economic restraints for example, teenagers might witness their parents arguing over money problems, jobs under threat etc and eavesdrop on their parents rows, safely huddled up, hiding on the stairs.
The teenager may have problems of their own and don’t feel that they can burden their already fraught parents with issues they have. They may vent their frustrations out on a younger sibling, who’s already tucked up in bed, and the next...
23rd May 2012
My Bullying Posters by Annalise
My main inspiration for creating these posters was past experience, I grew up having to deal with the issue of bullying and by standing tall and smiling over the situation has made me the strong person I am today. I hate to see people going through bullying, feeling different and like the ‘odd one out’, this is why for my A-Level Graphics exam I chose to illustrate the issue of feeling left out in different ways.
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15th May 2012
My Bullying Story by Rachael
Bullying in and out of schools is an issue close to my heart. I hated my teenage years in particular, I am 28 years old now and I still have issues with my childhood.
Primary school wasn’t so bad. I was called carrot head a few times by older kids due to the fact I had ginger hair and chased around the school a few times, but generally it was ok. Primary school felt quite safe for me. I went to a small primary school so it felt more homely than a larger one would. I did have plenty of friends and never had any major problems.
I did lack confidence though, I remember playing in the netball team and on a few occasions another School came to play against us. I was terrified, and I mean literally I was so scared. The girls weren’t very friendly and were very competitive, which I was the complete opposite. I felt very threatened by them. I liked playing netball but this was an experience that had put...
My Story
11th November 2011
Support OTOLI and Bullying UK in 'The People's Book Prize' Spring 2012 collection
O.T.O.L.I …… Have you been there?
"Social outcast ALICE TURNER went there to escape the constant bullying from the Populars. She is befriended by Jenny; an enigmatic waitress who seems to be stuck in the past."
"As the Populars begin to reap the wrath of a faithful friend, suspicions build in Alice’s mind. Why does Jenny keep mementoes that are four years old? And why does Alice feel that she is to blame for the downfall of her enemies?"
"But friendship is a two-way deal as Alice soon discovers. After breaking her promise to Jenny, she faces a far worse foe than before. Alice is forced to make choices on which her future and that of others will depend; whether or not she knows it. Moreover, she will have to find courage to escape the ultimate bully – her best friend."
1st November 2011
Teacher advises children at school to act less gay to prevent being bullied
A news report today has claimed that children at some schools in Essex have been allegedly told by teachers to act less gay to prevent being bullied. Apparently, they had been warned about their appearance and their sexuality by teachers who may have had little training on how to deal with bullies.
Young people claimed that teachers told them to wear their hair differently or because the young person may look or behave different, they are making themselves a target.
These allegations come from a report by Essex County Council on the way to deal with bullying in Essex schools. The Young Essex Assembly held a conference for young people across Essex and asked them to share their views on issues such as bullying and the way it is handled in schools.
Understandably, this has caused outrage amongst young people, campaigners and professional organisations.
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