WARNING SIGNS OF BULLYING Individual signs: A may indicate by signs or behaviour that he or she is being bullied. It is the responsibility of all to be aware of these possible signs and investigate if a child: is frightened of walking to or from school doesn't want to go on the school / public bus becomes withdrawn and anxious, attempts or threatens suicide or runs away feels ill in the morning demonstrates a drop in academic performance in school demonstrates a decrease in interest/enthusiasm for attending school comes home with clothes torn or books damaged asks for additional money or starts stealing money has unexplained cuts or bruises becomes aggressive, disruptive or unreasonable is frightened to say what's wrong develops nervous tics starts to bite their nails requests to be accompanied to and from school and between lessons wishes to change routines, such as the journey to school Possible signs of bullying within the whole school: graffiti insulting individuals or groups of students frequent name calling poor attendance students appearing afraid students not willing to approach adults to discuss problems social exclusion of certain students some students being by themselves at break times certain graffiti on school books work being torn or destroyed loss of school equipment by certain students sudden underachievement students appearing upset RESPONDING TO BULLYING Bullying hurts. No-one deserves to be a victim of bullying. Everybody has the right to be treated with respect.
WARNING SIGNS OF BULLYING Individual signs: A may indicate by signs or behaviour that he or she is being bullied. It is the responsibility of all to be aware of these possible signs and investigate if a child: is frightened of walking to or from school doesn't want to go on the school / public bus becomes withdrawn and anxious, attempts or threatens suicide or runs away feels ill in the morning demonstrates a drop in academic performance in school demonstrates a decrease in interest/enthusiasm for attending school comes home with clothes torn or books damaged asks for additional money or starts stealing money has unexplained cuts or bruises becomes aggressive, disruptive or unreasonable is frightened to say what's wrong develops nervous tics starts to bite their nails requests to be accompanied to and from school and between lessons wishes to change routines, such as the journey to school Possible signs of bullying within the whole school: graffiti insulting individuals or groups of students frequent name calling poor attendance students appearing afraid students not willing to approach adults to discuss problems social exclusion of certain students some students being by themselves at break times certain graffiti on school books work being torn or destroyed loss of school equipment by certain students sudden underachievement students appearing upset RESPONDING TO BULLYING Bullying hurts. No-one deserves to be a victim of bullying. Everybody has the right to be treated with respect.
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