If you are a child, parent or teacher who is in need of professional help, we recommend finding assistance via the helplines and websites listed below.

	Childline:	Tel: 0800 1111
	Kidscape:	Tel: 0207 730 3300 - Fax: 0207 730 7081



Bullying helplines for the parent:

Advisory Centre for Education Helpline: 0207 354 8321 Mon-Fri 2-5

Children’s Legal Centre 01206 873 820 Mon-Fri 10-12.30 2-5

Childline Tel: 0207 239 1000 Fax: 0207 239 1001

Circles Network 0117 939 3917

Parentline Plus 0808 800 2222 National helpline for parents

Further information can be obtained from the following websites:

www.nspcc.org.uk
www.childline.org.uk
www.bullying.co.uk
www.antibullying.net
www.kidscape.org.uk
www.pupiline.net
www.antibullying.net
www.dfes.gov.uk/bullying

Information for Teachers

	Improving Behaviour and Attendance Division, Department for Education and Skills	Tel: 0870 000 2288
	Commission for Racial Equality	Tel: 020 7939 0000

www.dfes.gov.uk/bullying
www.cre.gov.uk/gdpract/ed.aspl
www.cre.gov.uk/gdpract/ed_ofsted.aspl
www.nut.org.uk/resources/pdf/harrass_members.pdf

You can also contact your respective teaching union.

Ofsted have published a report entitled: "Bullying: Effective action in secondary schools".
Click here to view the report in PDF format.