If you're being bullied, you may feel isolated or frightened. You may find it hard to make friends or talk to people your age. But you don't have to put up with bullying.
If you're being bullied, you may feel isolated or frightened. You may find it hard to make friends or talk to people your age. But you don't have to put up with bullying.
To stop the bullying, speak to someone. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness, it's the first step to resolving a situation that's not acceptable. Everyone has a right to feel safe at school, and the law says your school has to try to prevent all forms of bullying.
There are many people who will listen and help. Tell someone you trust, such as a parent, carer, teacher or friend. If you feel you can't talk directly to any of these people, write them a note or email them.
The charity ChildLine also gives the following advice on its website:
Listed below are several helplines and organisations that can help you stop the bullying .
ChildLine's website has a section on racism and what you can do if you encounter racist bullying.
Don't Stick it, Stop It! (PDF, 993kb), set up by Mencap, campaigns against the bullying of young people with learning disabilities.
Stonewall is a charity that campaigns for equal rights for lesbians, gay men and bisexual people. Its Education for All campaign tackles homophobia and homophobic bullying in schools across the UK. On the Education for All website you can find case studies and facts and figures about homophobic bullying in schools, as well as advice for young people and teachers.
A Carers Trust survey in 2013 found a quarter of the young adult carers they spoke to had been bullied at school because of their caring role.
Babble is an online community for young carers (aged under 18) run by the Carers Trust. You can also ask questions and get advice online.
Matter is the Carers Trust online community for young adult carers aged 16 to 25 and has an info and advice section.
Cyberbullying uses technology to bully people. Find out how to deal with cyberbullying.
This isn't a full list. You can find many more anti-bullying organisations on the Anti-Bullying Alliance website, which contains all the important sources of anti-bullying information and support. Remember, you can call ChildLine in confidence on 0800 1111 to talk about any type of bullying.
Being bullied can dent anyone's confidence, but there are tips you can follow to feel better about yourself.
Listed below are organisations that offer advice for children and young people on ways to boost how well you cope with difficult situations.
Important: Our website provides useful information but is not a substitute for medical advice. You should always seek the advice of your doctor when making decisions about your health.