Your child may be reluctant to talk about it, but the following signs may indicate possible bullying:

• Coming home with damaged or missing clothes, without money the should have, or with scratches and bruises

• Having trouble with school work for no apparent reason

• Using a different route between home and school

• Refusing to go to school or having sudden aches and pains which would keep them home

• Feeling irritable, touchy or particularly emotional

See  'Anti Bullying Information for Parents' (pdf, 517kb) (opens in a new window) , to learn what you can do to help your child if they are experiencing or involved in bullying. If you require this document in another language please visit our
say 'no' to bullying page.

If you have any concerns regarding bullying make an appointment with your child's school/setting to discuss them.

Please see the pages below for further advice about bullying during school time and over the internet.

• How to help your child stay safe online

  Internet safety tips to help you keep your children safe online.

• What to do if you think your child is being bullied during school time

  There are a number of steps you should take if you think your child is being bullied during school time: