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Bullying advice and support for parents

Support for bullying

There are lots of organisations that provide help and advice for parents/carers that are worried about bullying.

NSPCC

The NSPCC has lots of information about bullying including:

  • What is bullying and cyberbullying
  • Signs of bullying
  • Effects of bullying
  • Who is at risk
  • Support available for children as well as parents and carers

The National Bullying Helpline

The National Bullying Helpline offers advice to anyone experiencing bullying. They also talk to worried parents daily about their children and how to stop a bullying problem.

Kidscape

Kidscape is an anti-bullying charity that runs assertiveness training courses for young people who've been bullied. There's extensive information for parents and carers on its website.

Family Lives

Advice for parents/carers

Family Lives has lots of information and advice for parents and carers including:

  • How to talk to your child about bullying
  • Spotting the signs
  • How bullying affects young people

Confidential helpline

Family Lives offers a confidential and free helpline service for families. They provide emotional support, information, advice and guidance on any aspect of parenting and family life.

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Further support organisations for bullying can also be found on our directory.

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