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No single sign will indicate that your child is being bullied, but these are some things you can watch out for. 💚

Search ‘NSPCC Bullying’ for advice on what to do if you think your child is being bullied, or bullying someone else.

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A graphic titled ‘Signs of bullying in children…’ and the following points in colourful blocks:
- A change in behaviour, including being nervous, losing confidence, or becoming distressed and withdrawn
- Belongings getting ‘lost’ or damaged
- A change in how they’re doing at school
- Asking for, or stealing, money (to give to whoever’s bullying them)
- Physical injuries, such as unexplained bruises
- Being afraid to go to school, being mysteriously ‘ill’ each morning, or skipping school
- A change in eating or sleeping habits
- Bulling others

📱 "Will this actually make children safer online?"

That's the question we're asking at the Anti-Bullying Alliance following today's announcement of a proposed social media ban for under 16s.

💙 We all want children to be safer online.

⚠️ But we're concerned that many of the factors that drive bullying & other online harms could remain unchanged

⚠️ We're concerned children may still access social media, potentially in less regulated spaces.

⚠️ And we're concerned that technology companies could face less pressure to make their platforms safer

Children deserve safer online experiences, not just restrictions on access.

Read our full response: https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/aba-our-work/news-opinion/aba-response-governments-proposed-social-media-ban-under-16s

You can read our blog for parents about the ban here: https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/aba-our-work/news-opinion/my-child-worried-about-todays-social-media-ban-announcement-what-can-i-do

Refugee children and young people face a higher risk of bullying, sometimes due to language barriers or being seen as ‘different.’ 🌍💬

Learn more: 🔗 https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/tools-information/all-about-bullying/at-risk-groups/children-and-young-people-who-are-refugees

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📱 Today’s social media ban announcement may have left some children and young people feeling worried, confused or upset.

While online spaces can expose children to bullying and other harms, they can also be places where friendships are maintained, interests are shared and support is found.

That’s why we’ve created some tips for parents, carers and professionals on how to talk to young people about today’s news, answer their questions and help them feel reassured. 💙

🔗 Read the blog via the link in our bio.

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