Bullying information and leaflets
Bullying
One of the most difficult times in a child's life can be if they are bullied. Bullying can be defined as deliberately hurtful behaviour, repeated over a period of time, where it is difficult for those being bullied to defend themselves.
The Department for Education offer advice regarding behaviour and bullying on their webpage which you may find useful. They have produced guidance on commonly asked questions regarding bullying, including details of where to get help, for pupils, parents and teaching professionals.
The Parent Partnership Service have created a number of bullying advice leaflets to download.
Contact a Family has joined forces with Parentline Plus to produce a new guide about dealing with bullying: "A guide to dealing with bullying: for parents of disabled children". This guide is packed full of information and tips and is available by contacting the freephone helpline: 0808 808 3555 or you can download it at: http://www.cafamily.org.uk/media/388418/bullying.pdf
Coventry has developed an Anti-Bullying Strategy.
Further organisations offering guidance on bullying include:
For more information and advice around bullying including cyber bullying visit:
You may also find this YouTube video useful:
Parent Partnership Service (open 9.00am - 5.00pm)
E-mail: parental.partnerships@coventry.gov.uk
Tel: 024 7669 4307
Fax: 024 7669 5627