Bully Stoppers: parents and carers
What to do if your child is being bullied, how to spot the warning signs and helpful information and resources about all forms of bullying including cyberbullying.
Parents and carers play an important role in identifying and preventing bullying.
Bullying is when a person or a group of people repeatedly and deliberately cause distress and harm to another person either in person or online. It is important to take all bullying incidents seriously and to work collaboratively with your child’s school.
Bully Stoppers can help you understand bullying. It will help you know if your child is being bullied or is engaging in bullying behaviours.
Information and advice
My child is being bullied
What to do if you think your child is being bullied.
Warning signs of bullying
Changes in mood, behaviour and physical appearance can all be warning signs of being bullied, however, some students may not display any warning signs at all.
Why students bully
Students who bully often share common characteristics and beliefs.
Why my child is being bullied
Research has shown that young people who are bullied often have these common characteristics and beliefs.
My child has witnessed bullying
If your child has seen someone being bullied find out what you can do to help.
My child is using bullying behaviour
Children who use bullying behaviours need support to learn better ways of relating to others.
Talk to your school
If you are concerned your child is being bullied, harassed or physically hurt, talk to your school.
My child is being bullied by an adult
What to do if your child complains that an adult is doing the bullying.
Resources
Support organisations and resources
Access additional help and resources to learn more about, prevent and respond to bullying.
Advice sheets
Practical advice sheets to help school communities deal with bullying online and offline.
Education & trainingParents & carers
Updated 26 March 2026
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