Bullying in UK Schools: A Parent’s Guide

Bullying in UK Schools — A Parent’s Guide

A calm, step-by-step guide for parents navigating the shock and worry of finding out their child is being bullied.

It explains the school responsibilities, policies and reporting routes that may apply, and how these can differ across UK nations and school types. You’ll find practical templates, an incident log and gentle wellbeing support to help you take the next step with more confidence.

Inside the guide:

• Clear, UK-focused information about school responsibilities, policies and reporting routes
• What to record and how to raise concerns with school
• Email templates and a simple incident log
• Support around safeguarding, online bullying and next steps
• Gentle ideas to help your child feel heard and supported

General UK information, not legal advice. School duties, policies and complaint routes differ across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, and by school type.