How does bullying impact the lives of children and young people?
Bullying casts a long shadow over the lives of children and young people. It inflicts profound and enduring damage to mental health and wellbeing, takes a heavy toll on school attendance, and wreaks havoc on education.
The prevalence of bullying is alarming. In the 2021/22 academic year, a report by the DfE found that 1 in 5 secondary school pupils reported being a victim of bullying, as did 1 in 4 parents (23%).
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on-demand webinar
How to create an anti-bullying culture in your school or setting
During this webinar, Thrive’s Viv Trask-Hall invites you to audit your current anti-bullying policy and review (then improve) it where required.
At the end of 45 minutes, you'll have:
- A clear grasp of the neuroscience and motivations behind bullying behaviour.
- An understanding of why punitive measures can have an adverse effect on creating an anti-bullying culture in schools.
- Tips for tackling bullying behaviour in-the-moment as well as kickstarting a preventative approach.
News articles
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The devastating impact of bullying on children and young people
The impact of bullying can extend far beyond childhood, leaving a lasting imprint on the emotional and mental wellbeing of young people. In this blog, we explore the consequences of bullying and provide some guidance on how to address and prevent bullying in your school.
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Bullying: Why behaviour can be a communication of unmet need
Addressing the underlying causes of bullying behaviour is a crucial part of creating an anti-bullying culture in schools. Read more about the things educators need to consider to effectively tackle bullying.
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Simple strategies to help you manage difficult conversations with parents and carers about bullying
Read our 10-point guide to help educators manage difficult conversations with parents and carers about bullying.
on-demand webinar
How to create an anti-bullying
culture across your MAT, local
authority or diocese
In this webinar, Thrive’s Viv Trask-Hall invites leaders working across multi-site organisations to audit their current multi-site anti-bullying strategy and review (then improve) it where required.
At the end of 45 minutes, you'll have:
- A clear grasp of the neuroscience and motivations behind bullying behaviour.
- Tools and knowledge to audit your current policy and RAG rate existing practice at a strategic and local level.
- Insight into the strategies that can be used across multi-site settings to foster an anti-bullying culture in schools and settings.
Free downloads
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Anti-bullying audit and action plan for schools
Download our anti-bullying audit and action plan for schools to RAG rate your existing practice, and make improvements, where required.
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Anti-bullying audit and action plan for MATs, local authorities and dioceses
Download to RAG rate your existing practice, and make improvements, where required.
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Example anti-bullying template
Download your free anti-bullying policy template to help refine your own setting's anti-bullying policy.
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Understanding bullying in schools: the educator’s guide to prevention and support
Download the guide to discover:
- The impact of bullying on children and young people
- Thrive's stance on embedding an anti-bullying culture
- Practical tips and suggestions for use in schools and settings
on-demand webinar
The impact of isolation booths on behaviour and mental health
Watch to learn about the effects of isolation booths and explore alternative approaches that prioritise the wellbeing of children and young people.
In this 45-minute webinar, you'll learn:
- What happens to a young person’s brain and body when they’re put into isolation.
- Key insights from research into punitive approaches and why they can be detrimental to mental health.
- Actionable alternatives to sanctions that are more likely to improve behaviour long-term.
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