What is Bullying?

Bullying is when someone uses his or her power over another person to make them feel bad on purpose. Bullying is not having a single argument or fight with someone. It isn’t saying something bad to someone once when you are angry. Bullying continues over days, or weeks, or months.

Bullying can include one or more of the following:

• Hitting, kicking, pinching, spitting at or threatening someone
• Name calling
• Making a fool of someone
• Teasing or sending nasty notes
• Spreading rumours and gossip about someone
• Breaking or stealing someone's belongings on purpose
• Repeatedly leaving someone out by not talking to them, or not letting them join in
• Sending nasty texts, emails or messages
• Saying hurtful things about people’s friends or family

BUT it is not bullying when two children of around the same age and strength have a one-off fight or quarrel.

	Where can I get more help? There are many places you can ask for help, your mum, dad, your teacher, or any suitable grown-up, you can find out more on who to talk to on the Where can I get More Help? page.
	Report Bullying If you have been a victim of bullying, then don't be afraid to speak up and Report a Bullying Incident.