TELL-TALE SIGNS OF BEING BULLIED

• unexplained bruising, cuts or damaged clothing
• visible signs of anxiety or distress – refusal to say what is wrong
• unexplained changes in mood or behaviour e.g. becoming withdrawn; clinging; attention-seeking; aggressive behaviour toward brothers, sisters and parents
• out-of-character behaviour in class e.g. disruptive, attention seeking due to a dare or  threat
• deterioration in educational attainments; loss of concentration, interest and enthusiasm in school
• erratic attendance due to reluctance to go to school
• lingering behind in school alter classes are over (parents may notice a child’s requests to be accompanied to and from school)
• increased requests for pocket money, or stealing money (to pay of sources of intimidation)
• loss of or damage to personal possessions or equipment
• artwork expressing inner turmoil