The impact of bullying

RSHE (PSHE)

Bullying

How to stop bullying

This unit examines different types of bullying and their impact on individuals and communities. Pupils learn to recognise bullying behaviours, understand bystander responsibilities, develop strategies to challenge and stop bullying, and know how to access support.

Healthy relationships: Why should we prevent bullying?

Discriminatory behaviour or images, whether on the grounds of race, gender, disability, religion or belief or sexual orientation, or otherwise.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of distress or humiliation e.g. bullying.

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

Depiction or discussion of serious mental health issues including eating disorders, self-harm, suicide or attempted suicide, or the aftermath of such an event.

Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

Match the words to their correct definitions.

starting to believe harmful things about themselves

Which of these are possible impacts of bullying on the victim?

The impact of bullying can be {{}} and can involve serious mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression.

they may experience trouble at school or work

they don't experience an impact, it's only the victim

they may become involved in more dangerous or aggressive behaviours

they may find it easier to make friends and gain the trust of others

What are some of the potential impacts of bullying on the perpetrator?

speaking to the victim and offering them support

ignoring the bullying and being glad it isn't aimed at them

refusing to engage in the bullying alongside the bully

Which of the following best describes a passive bystander?

join in and hope the bully doesn't target you

not tell a teacher because you don't want to stir up trouble

report it to a trusted adult at home or school

share the harmful comments the bully has made with others

Bullying can create a culture of fear. If you are worried about speaking out directly about bullying, you should ...

If this is the definition then what is the word? Being considerate of others and the world around you; treating people fairly and how you would like to be treated.

A teacher having more authority in a classroom than a pupil.

A parent being able to tell their child what they can't do after school.

One friend being the boss and telling the other what to do.

Friends having mutual respect for each others boundaries.

Which of the following is an example of an unhealthy power dynamic?

If we encounter or witness bullying online, we shouldn't {{}} to the bully as it can make the situation worse.

Jonny should end the friendship as healthy relationships don't have conflict.

Jonny should express his feelings to Seb so they can understand each other.

Seb should tell Jonny to get over it and ignore his feelings.

Seb should listen to Jonny and acknowledge his feelings.

Seb and his best friend Jonny have fallen out because Seb didn't invite Jonny to the cinema at the weekend. How should they handle this conflict?

by interrupting them as they speak to comment on what they said

by asking people questions about what they said

by avoiding eye contact and looking at your phone

How can we show someone that we are listening?

The impact of bullying

Lesson outcome

Content guidance