Finding out that your child is being bullied can be distressing, but staying calm and providing steady support is key. Your role is to listen, offer reassurance, and guide them toward positive actions that can improve the situation. This blogpost talks about ways to support your child if they have Read more
“I was only joking” Those words echo in classrooms across the world. A student stands, cheeks flushed, eyes wide, insisting that what they said, or what was said to them, was harmless. Banter, they claim, is all in good fun. But what if it is not? What if what begins Read more
When we think of bullying, our minds often focus on the target. But what about the children on the other side of the equation, the ones exhibiting bullying behaviour? As difficult as it may be to acknowledge, recognising and addressing this behaviour is essential for teaching empathy, accountability, and creating Read more
Bullying in schools remains a significant concern across the globe, yet the response from some educational institutions can be woefully inadequate. This inadequacy often stems from a combination of factors that undermine the effectiveness of anti-bullying initiatives. In this blog post, we will examine four key reasons behind this issue Read more
Hello Shielded Space, and a huge welcome to those just finding our blog. It is time we had a post about Bullying, and how it can affect mental health. I might make this a three-part blog series, who knows? However, our first focus today is what counts as bullying, Read more
Hello Shielded Space Community, As we journey through Antibullying Week 2023 under the theme “Make a Noise about Bullying,” today marks a pivotal moment in our collective effort to raise awareness. On this fourth day, our focus here at Shielded Space turns to the intricate web of different types of Read more
In an ideal world, schools should be places where students feel safe, supported, and inspired to learn. However, the unfortunate reality is that bullying can cast a dark shadow over a student’s educational journey. This is why I consider the Anti-bullying policy as a crucial commitment to fostering a Read more
In today’s blog post, we would be looking into Bullying—what it is and how to recognise the signs that a child might be experiencing it. Understanding and identifying these signs is the first step toward taking action and creating a safer environment for our children. What Really is Bullying? Bullying Read more