Bullying

If you are worried that a child or young person is being bullied, it is important to act early. Help and advice are available.

The first step is to contact the school. School staff can listen, look into what is happening and take action to support the child involved. They can also work with families to help stop bullying and prevent it from happening again.

If you would rather speak to someone outside the school or if you need extra advice, you can contact our Education Resources team. We can talk things through with you and explain what support is available.

You can also get help if you are worried that your child may be bullying others. Early support can help address behaviour and reduce stress for everyone involved.

For more information, read Treat Me Well. 

If you need to speak to us, contact Education Resources on 0303 123 1023.

Useful links

You can find more information and advice at:

• ThinkUKnow
• NSPCC cyberbullying guidance (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children)
• Cybersmile Foundation

Resources for parents

• RespectMe: Scotland’s Anti-Bullying Service - Resources for parents, pupils and schools

Online safety:

• Keep Children Safe Online: Information, advice, support on online apps and platforms 
• Safety and Security Online | SWGfL: Guidance on understanding and reporting online risks

General advice:

• Connect: Supporting parental engagement with education

Additional Support Needs advice:

• Enquire: The Scottish advice service for additional support for learning