Bullying is when someone or a group of people repeatedly try to hurt you through their words and/or actions. This can happen in any environment, and social media and technology can mean that bullying continues at home. For support with bullying please see the resources below.
Kidscape
You are not alone. Kidscape is an award-winning charity that offers practical help.
Ditch The Label
Combat bullying by tackling the root issues, offering support to young people aged 12-25 via a team of digital mentors are trained to help young people also navigate through issues related to bullying, such as improving mental health, body image, coming out and building confidence and self-esteem.
Visit the Ditch the Label website.
Family Lives
The Family Lives website provides advice on what to do if your school doesn't resolve bullying.
Visit the Family Lives website.
Young Minds
If you're being bullied, whether it's online or at school, university or work, it can be tough and really hurtful. Young Minds is here to offer advice on reaching out and getting the support you need.
Visit the Young Minds website.
Got Your Back
Got Your Back work in partnership with Cheshire Police and cover the whole of the Cheshire area. Our service offers trauma informed and restorative support to young people aged 5-17, who have been a victim or witness of a crime, bullying or harassment online, we provide enhanced mentoring and support for these young people. This service has been in place for the last 7 years, and is available for free to all schools and colleges. The service is utilised by a lot of schools, with referrals coming in daily from School Safeguarding Leads, Teachers, Social Care, Police and Self referrals from parents. The team has recently expanded, and we are doing a promotional drive and offering briefings should you wish for more information about the service. All staff are fully trained, and DBS checked.