Advice for Pupils about Bullying

• If you are being bullied, remember bulling is never your fault. It can be stopped and it can usually be traced. 
• Don't ignore the bullying. Tell someone you trust, such as a teacher or parent, or call an advice line. 
• Try to keep calm. If you are frightened, try to show it as little as possible. Don't get angry, it will only make the person bullying you more likely to continue. 

There is plenty of advice online on how to react to cyber bullying. Please see the links below:

Text/Video Messaging

• You can turn off incoming messages for a couple of days. 
• If bullying persists you can change your phone number (ask your Mobile Service Provider).
• Do not reply to abusive or worrying text or video messages - your mobile service provider will have a number for you to ring or text to report phone bullying. 

Email

• Never reply to unpleasant or unwanted emails. 
• Do not accept emails or open files from people you do not know.
• Ask an adult to contact the sender's ISP by writing abuse@ and then the host, e.g. abuse@hotmail.com

Web/Online

• If the bullying is on a website, tell a teacher or parent, just as you would if the bullying was face-to-face. 

Chat Room & Instant Messaging

• Never give out your name, address, phone number, school name or password online. It's a good idea to use a nickname. Do not give out photos of yourself either. 
• Do not accept emails or open files from people you do not know. 
• Remember it might not just be people your own age in a chat room. 
• Stick to public areas in chat rooms and get out if you feel uncomfortable. 
• Tell your parents or carers if you feel uncomfortable or worried about anything that happens in a chat room. 

THINK CAREFULLY ABOUT WHAT YOUR WRITE ONLINE - DO NOT LEAVE YOURSELF OPEN TO BULLYING.

REMEMBER: ALWAYS TELL A TRUSTED ADULT