Bullying

Want to stamp out bullying?

1 – Speak out - tell someone you trust and believe in, don’t keep bullying a secret, tell your family, your teacher or someone else you trust

2 – Stand up to your bully – no one has the right to treat you that way

3 – Turn off social media – take a break from your phone and social media, don’t give your bully chance to get to you at home

4- Get help – there are lots of ways to get help, like Kooth, WF-I-Can or sending a Mind of My Own statement to someone you trust

5- It does get better – it may not think so right now, but it does get better, and it does stop.

STOP Before you post, comment or message – THINK how would it make me feel?

STOP Before you post, comment or message – THINK what if this was said to my friend?

STOP Before you post, comment or message – THINK what if someone did this to my brother/ sister?

STOP Before you post, comment or message – THINK what would people think of me, if these words were written on my face for the world to see?

Bullying includes such things as: threats, name calling, pinching, hitting, pulling hair or other types of physical intimidation or action which deliberately upsets you.

If you feel that you are being bullied in your home or school please talk to an adult you like and trust.

This could be in school or at home.

You can always talk to your social worker about life in your foster home. They will listen to you and believe you

You can do this, by phone face to face or by using the Mind of My Own App. Your message will be sent to the worker you choose and they will get back to you on the next working day.

You could ring a helpline that's just for children such as Childline - 0800 1111.

You might like to call Social Care Direct which is open 24/7 and the staff will listen to what you have to say and try to help. It's part of Wakefield Council Family Services - 0345 8 503 503.

There are lots of ways to meet and become friends with other young people in care-take a look here