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'Bullying only stopped when we moved schools'

'Bullying only stopped when we moved schools'

My 6-year-old grandson, Dale, was bullied at school almost from day one. He'd come home with mysterious bruises on him and he was always 'losing' things before he finally admitted other boys were taking them.

It really upset him and it was awful watching him go from being really chatty and happy to really down in the dumps. It was stopping him getting on at school too although we were more worried about how he felt. We look after Dale because his mum can't and we didn't really know what to do about it.

We tried talking to Dale's teacher about it and she said she'd keep an eye on him. But nothing much changed and after a year, we decided to move him to a different school. It wasn't an easy decision as it seemed a bit drastic but so far Dale's much happier. He used to dread getting up in the mornings but now he's up before me.

I'm not saying moving school's the solution for everyone but it helps to know it's an option. I think it's better to do it sooner rather than later as well. Otherwise kids might start to be scared of school in general.
Carol Beardmore, Thirsk, North Yorkshire

By Carol Beardmore, Thirsk, North Yorkshire

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21 days

jen

Moving school for our child worked wonders too-she is now so so happy! she was dreadfully bullied on school transport by older children too! The headmaster was totally unsympathetic towards us and said it was nothing to do with them as it wasnt happening on school grounds-even though the transport was set up through the school. I know moving schools for many parents and children is a big upheaval, but it worked out so well for us.

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