According to ChildLine, half of primary school children and more than one in four secondary school students say that they have been bullied within the last year. With such high figures, it could mean that someone in your Group is being bullied or is a bully. But how do you recognise the signs, and what can you do to help?

Bullying takes many forms, some less obvious than others, and can be carried out by an individual or a group of people. Name calling is the most common form of bullying that is reported. Other forms of bullying include threats, teasing, hitting and pushing, being 'left out of the group', or attacked because of religion, gender or race.

How can you help?

It is Scout policy that bullying in any form is unacceptable and all activities should have in place rigorous anti-bullying strategies.The Association's new guide has been written to help you deal with bullying and take steps to reduce the chances of it happening in your Group or Section.

The following downloads are produced by The Scout Association. They aim to prevent bullying and help tackle the issue should it occur in your Group or Section.

Would you recognise the signs of bullying? - Anti-Bullying Guide
Bullying is Never OK - Anti-Bullying Poster

Information from ChildLine

Bullying - Information for primary school pupils
Bullying - Information for secondary school pupils
Bullying - Information for teachers and professionals working with young people
Bullying - What can parents do?

Useful Links

www.kidscape.org.uk
www.there4me.com
www.childline.org.uk/bullying.asp
www.bullying.co.uk
www.parentlineplus.org.uk