This is a question many parents ask and in most cases a child will not always admit they are being bullied. They’re probably not going to open up to you and say, “I’m getting teased and bullied at school.”

No one wants to admit the possibility that their child is capable of bullying behaviour and most parents will think ‘no way, not my child’. But every child is capable of bullying behaviour and if you find out your child is bullying someone at school, try not to blame yourself and jump on the defense.

It can be very upsetting when your child is being bullied and this is why it is important to talk to them and focus on identifying a solution with them. It is possible they will feel out of control, concerned and confused. Explain that bullying behaviour is unacceptable and no-one has to put up with…

School bullying can be an overwhelming issue to deal with, especially when your child is the one suffering from it. In addition from trying to help your child deal with the situation and overcome the pain, you are also faced with how to address the issue with the school.

Bullying behaviour is not limited to the school environment. It can occur anywhere that children and young people spend time, including in their local community, on public transport, in sports clubs, youth organisations, online, and sometimes even within the home.

We all want to see our child(ren) happy and succeeding at school but changing schools for a child can be a significant decision and should be approached thoughtfully. If your child is not happy in their current school due to bullying behaviour, it may be something you have considered.

The majority of teachers do an excellent job in nurturing and developing their students and many go beyond what is expected. In relation to professional conduct, the Department for Education advises that all teachers must:

Thanks to technology, we do not have to be professional football players to play football, or train as a professional dancer. We can just indulge in the World Cup game or learn a new dance routine all in the comfort of our living room or bedroom.

Roblox is a virtual universe that was launched back in 2006. It gained significantly in popularity during the pandemic and now has over 50 million users.