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Bullying and mediation

Kinds of bullying, bystanders and upstanders, and how mediation works. Read one part at a time and tap “I know this”. Then test yourself in the quiz.

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Bullying

  • Many children say nothing because they fear it will get worse. Saying nothing lets it continue.
  • Cyber-safe: keep passwords private and block bullies; save evidence and tell an adult.
  • People often bully because of their own problems. Help: a teacher, parent or Childline (116, free).
Be an upstander, not a bystander.
Be an upstander, not a bystander.
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Mediation

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A mediator guides both sides step by step: rules first, then each side speaks, then they find a solution together.

Someone in danger or hurt? Call a teacher instead of a learner mediator. Mediation is better than punishment alone, because it solves the underlying problem.

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Getting out of the bullying habit

People sometimes bully because they have been hurt themselves, want to feel strong, want attention or want to fit in with a group. Bullying can become a habit, but a habit can change.

  1. Admit honestly what you did and how it made the other person feel.
  2. Apologise and put it right.
  3. Notice when you feel like bullying, and rather walk away.
  4. Talk to a teacher, parent or counsellor: they help without judging you.
  5. Choose friends who encourage you to behave well.
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Remember this and test yourself

Remember this: your summary
  • Bullying is repeated behaviour meant to hurt, e.g. hiding someone’s bag every day.
  • Kinds: physical, verbal (names, mocking, threats), social (leaving out, rumours), cyber.
  • A bystander sees it; an upstander speaks up.
  • A mediator helps two sides find a solution; they do not decide who is right.
  • A fair solution is one both sides can live with.

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Don’t be a bystander; be an upstander.

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