There may be signs that your child is being bullied. Look out for children who:

• have trouble getting out of bed
• do not want to go to school
• change their method or route to school or become frightened of walking to school
• sleep more or sleep less
• eat more or eat less
• have frequent tears, anger, mood swings and anxiety
• have unexplained bruises, cuts and scratches
• have stomach aches or unexplained pain
• have missing or damaged belongings or clothes
• ask for extra lunch money or food
• arrive home hungry
• show an unwillingness to discuss what they do online
• show an unwillingness to discuss social media or phone use

Some changes in behaviour may also be a result of mental health issues. It is important to get help as soon as you notice something is wrong. Talk to your child, and talk to your child’s teacher.