Do children with SEND experience more bullying?
25th January 2024 | News
In this guest blog by the Anti-Bullying Alliance, we delve into the concerning prevalence of bullying, especially online, faced by disabled young people and those with Special Educational Needs (SEN), exploring key research findings and statistics that shed light on this critical issue.
Why punitive measures to behaviour don't work (and what approaches to try instead)
29th November 2023 | Blogs
Punitive measures to behaviour, such as isolation, can backfire by damaging trust and hindering effective communication with children and young people. The Thrive Approach focuses on fostering positive connections, rooted in neuroscience, recognising that building relationships and understanding the science of connection provide more effective and compassionate avenues for addressing challenging behaviours.
Celebrating Individuality: Odd Socks Day and the Anti-Bullying Alliance
Bullying: Why behaviour can be a communication of unmet need
The devastating impact of bullying on children and young people
Simple strategies to help you manage difficult conversations with parents and carers about bullying
How to implement an anti-bullying culture: Sign up for our upcoming webinar
The impact of bullying on attendance
31st October 2022 | Blogs
"We know that bullying goes hand in hand with school absence." Lauren Seager-Smith. CEO, Kidscape. Listen in to her top tips for dealing with bullying behaviour in the classroom and beyond.
Why cyberbullying affects pupils' neurobiology
5th February 2019 | Blogs
Alongside the integration of smart technology in children and young people's lives, sits cyberbullying. This form of abuse takes place online or through smartphones and tablets. There are plenty of p...
Is screen time really damaging for young people?
28th January 2019 | News
There has been much debate on how we should manage our use of screen time following guidance published by The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health earlier this month. Rather than clamping d...