A Back-to-School Guide to Spot Bullying

One in three young people who experience bullying don’t tell their parents.

Bullying can happen in school, on the way to school, in group chats, online games, social media, friendship groups and private messages. Many children and young people do not tell an adult straight away. They may feel embarrassed, scared it will get worse, worried they will not be believed, or unsure whether what is happening “counts” as bullying.

If you know or suspect that your child is experiencing bullying behaviour, it can be very upsetting. You may feel unsure about what to do to support them. This guide will help you to know the signs of bullying, know how to start a conversation, and what to do next if you are worried.

We have created practical resources for parents and carers, brought to you by ITV This Morning supported by the Diana Award.

The only charity founded in the memory of the late Princess of Wales, The Diana Award provides support and opportunities to ensure no young person is left out or left behind.

Our anti-bullying programme has trained 50,000 ambassadors in 5,000 schools, and has been proven to make a huge difference to rates of bullying and to the lives of pupils.  We hope you’re up for being part of the campaign to help start conversations and drive public support for our anti-bullying initiatives.