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You should speak to your child's form teacher to start with and tell them about what is happening. It is important to remain calm but firm, Getting angry at the school can often make things worse for you and your child.

Ask the teacher at the school if they have noticed any changes in your child's behaviour, Bullied children are often withdrawn, quiet, and suffer from drops in school marks. The teachers will have experience in dealing with bullying and may be able to suggest the best course of action.

Consideration should be given to reporting any matters that could constitute criminal offences to the police.

The websites listed in related information offer help and support for parents and children about the best way to approach bullying.

ParentLine Scotland is the national helpline and email service for any adult concerned about a child, for any problem, big or small, offering support, information and advice. They take calls from adults on a range of issues relating to children and provide support including those calling with child protection concerns and callers who are victims of crime. Their number is 08000 28 22 33. Opening hours are 9 am-10 pm Monday to Friday and 12 noon to 8 pm on weekends.

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As unpleasant a thought as it is that your child could be a bully, you must deal with it. You need to speak to your child about it and also the school. It is important to remain calm whilst speaking to both your child and the school. Getting angry and shouting will only make matters worse.

There may be underlying causes for the bullying and the websites listed in the related information offer advice and help, not only for bullied children but also those who bully and for parents.

ParentLine Scotland is the national helpline and email service for any adult concerned about a child, for any problem, big or small, offering support, information and advice. They take calls from adults on a range of issues relating to children, and provide support including those calling with child protection concerns and callers who are victims of crime. Their number is 08000 28 22 33. Opening hours are 9am-10pm Monday to Friday and 12 noon to 8pm on weekends.

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You should speak to the headteacher or head of the year. It is important that this kind of incident is dealt with carefully and tactfully. It may be worth speaking to your child and asking them what they would like to happen.

The General Teaching Council (GTC) Scotland concerns itself with conduct that could seriously call into question a teacher's integrity or position of trust in relation to children and young people.

Members of the public can make a complaint against a registered teacher if they have a serious concern about that teacher's professional conduct.

Consideration should also be given to reporting any matters that could constitute criminal offences to the police.

ParentLine Scotland is the national helpline and email service for any adult concerned about a child, for any problem, big or small, offering support, information and advice. They take calls from adults on a range of issues relating to children and provide support including those calling with child protection concerns and callers who are victims of crime. Their number is 08000 28 22 33. Opening hours are 9 am-10 pm Monday to Friday and 12 noon to 8 pm on weekends.

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The most important thing is to tell someone. If you do not feel comfortable telling your parents/guardians or a teacher, perhaps try an uncle, auntie or a family friend. They will be able to talk it over with you and perhaps help you tell your parents. Once it is out in the open and someone knows about it, things can start to improve.

It is very important that eventually you or your parents tell the school what is happening. The school has a duty to make sure no harm comes to you whilst you are in their care. You can discuss with the teachers what you want to do next and what is best to make the problem better for you.

There are many organisations that offer help and support for you and you can talk to specially trained counsellors about the problems you are having. They will offer you advice on what to do, who to tell and how to tell them. It is sometimes easier to talk to a stranger than a friend or your parents.

Childline 08001111
Samaritans 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org
Kidscape 08451 205 204

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