Bullying

Bullying is something that's been around for so many years, when I was at school it was more where you got to sit in the dinner hall but with the introduction of facebook and other social networking sites bullying can take place 24 hours a day!
It is an awful thing for both the child and their parents. All UK state schools have an anti bullying policy and it is taken very seriously within school settings however it is hard to manage outside of school. Sites like facebook do have 'reporting' tools to try to eliminate bullying but it is very hard to police.
I found some really useful websites and links that give help and advice on bullying and organisations such as Bullying UK that can help children and families. There are also national campaigns through charities like the NSPCC and childline. National bullying week is held every year to raise awareness of bullying how to spot if someone is being bullied and how they can get help.

Parents Channel website has some really useful videos too. Take a look...

http://www.parentchannel.tv/video/bullying-5-9-signs

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/Yourchildshealthandsafety/WorriedAbout/DG_10015786

http://www.bullying.co.uk/

http://www.nspcc.org.uk/Inform/resourcesforteachers/classroomresources/bullying_wda55551.html