Bullying at school
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain why bullying is bad.
Key learning points
- Bullying is when someone repeatedly uses mean words or actions to hurt, scare or make someone feel bad on purpose.
- Bullying is a serious problem.
- Bullying can make victims very upset.
- There are different types of bullying, for example: physical, emotional, group and discriminatory.
- Anyone who is experiencing bullying or sees bullying happen should get help from a trusted adult.
Keywords
Bullying - when someone repeatedly uses mean words or actions to hurt, scare or make someone feel bad on purpose
Upset - feeling sad, worried or angry when something doesn't go the way you want or expect
Victim - in this context, the person who is being bullied
Common misconception
If someone disagrees with us, or upsets us, it must be bullying.
Bullying is more serious than someone doing something that we do not like. Bullying is someone or a group of people being mean to us repeatedly.
Teacher tip
Refer to your school's anti-bullying policy, so pupils are clear on what should happen if they are the victim of, or witness, bullying.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words with their definition.
feeling anxious, worried or unable to relax
being nice, caring and thinking about how others feel
sadness from feeling like you're alone or that you don't belong
Q2.Which of these show respect?
Q3.Good friends will respect our and treat us with kindness when we say 'no'.
Q4.Which statements are true?
Q5.Which is not a way to make others feel welcome in our class?
Q6.What does it mean to have a disagreement with a friend?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Complete the definition: Bullying is when someone...
Q2.What is the name for the person who is being bullied?
Q3.Which of these statements are true?
Q4.What could happen if someone is being bullied?
Q5.Anyone who is experiencing bullying or sees bullying happen should get help from a .
Q6.Match the scenario with the type of bullying.
physical
group
discriminatory
emotional
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