All those involved with education in North Yorkshire take bullying very seriously. As a Local Education Authority we advise schools on anti-bullying policies and strategies and do our best to support young people, parents/carers, schools and local communities.

This aim of this website is to provide access to the wide range of information and support available. Direct links are provided to the main national "anti-bullying" websites where you can find a whole range of advice and support and to key national and North Yorkshire LEA documents.

There is also a helpline number below for you to ring if you need information, advice or support.

(The photographs above were taken with the consent of the children involved in a staged environment - this is not a real bullying incident)

Useful Downloads Bullying Action Charter [106kb] Charter which asks schools to sign up to a set of expectations and to work with staff, pupils and parents to create a school community where bullying is not tolerated. NYCC Guidelines and Self Evaluation Framework for Schools [523kb] Provides guidance to schools on anti-bullying stategies and on developing an anti-bullying policy. Also includes advice for parents and pupils. Don't Suffer in Silence [159kb] A pack produced by the DfES offering practical advice for combating bullying in schools. Guidelines towards Responding to Incidents of a Racist Nature [190kb] Includes guidance on what is unacceptable behaviour/language and what constitutes an incident of a racist nature, guidance for recording procedures for unacceptable behaviour/language and racial harassment, for responding to unacceptable behaviours, for   Weblinks Please note: All external websites open in a new browser window and NYCC is not responsible for the content of external websites. Don't Suffer in Silence Department for Education and Skills website giving advice for pupils, families and teachers on how to tackle bullying. Anti-Bullying Alliance The Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA) was founded by NSPCC and NCB in 2002 and brings together 50 national organisations to work together to reduce bullying. National Youth Advocacy Service NYAS offers advice, information, support and representation to any child or young person who wants to have their wishes and feelings taken into account when decisions are made about them. ChildLine ChildLine is the free 24-hour helpline for children and young people who can call their helpline on 0800 1111 about any problem, at any time - day or night. ChildLine counsellors are there to help you find ways to sort things out. Advisory Centre for Education (ACE) Information leaflets for parents. Kidscape Kidscape is a national charity helping to prevent bullying and child abuse. Their website contains information for children, young people, parents and professionals on tackling bullying. Bullying Online Bullying Online is a registered charity providing help and advice on tackling bullying. Their website containing a wide range of information for parents and young people. Anti-bullying - Frequently Asked Questions I'm being bullied, Where can I get help? I think my child is being bullied. What can I expect the school to do about it? I'm worried that my child might be hanging round with a group who are bullying other children? I know something is wrong but my child won't talk to me. They are moody and it's a struggle to get them to go to school. How can I help at home? My child keeps getting really nasty text messages. Where can I get advice? I've spoken to my child's school but it hasn't made any difference. What should I do now? What advice, guidance and support is given to schools? Contacts Head of Behaviour Support Service mailto:nigel.ogley@northyorks.gov.uk Tel: 01609 780780 Full details for Head of Behaviour Support Service Parental Advice Line Tel: 01609 538960 Full details for Parental Advice Line