Carers
Knowing when bullying is happening, acting to stop it and supporting
those involved
- Support other carers who indicate that their student is having a hard time.
- Identify and report bullying issues that have been observed or discussed by students to staff.
- Provide advice and support to students in the following ways:
- Listen to their concerns.
- Talk about bullying, harassment, discrimination and violence with your students. Explain that these are inappropriate behaviours, which may happen to anyone.
- Discuss and encourage the notion of fair play.
- Provide opportunities to enhance students' self-esteem and resiliency.
- Help students to look at the situation in depth.
- Foster alternative ways for students to handle situations.
- Try different approaches in dealing with each student.
- Support the collaborative whole school plan.
- Work collaboratively and collectively with the school to resolve problems
and conflicts.
- Enlist the support of family/friends/staff.
- Communicate concerns with teachers and principals/administrators.
- Keep a record of events.
- Seek professional help if necessary.
- Increase knowledge of strategies, options and ideas by attending parenting
courses.
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