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Young people – bullying

A bully is someone who makes you feel scared or unsafe, or gets you to do things you don't want to do. 
Watergate School building work

Works to expand Watergate School and provide a new adventure playground and multi-use games area on the Dumps site started on Monday 14 April, with the removal of the old adventure play equipment scheduled to start on Tuesday 22 April.

As part of this project, a new and improved adventure play facility will be provided, along with a high-quality multi-use games area and adjacent natural play space.

The project is expected to reach completion in late spring 2026, with play facilities available for the summer holidays and school facilities open for the start of the autumn term. Throughout the works, every effort will be made to minimise disruption to the school and local community, and youth service provision will continue onsite for as long as feasibly possible.

Different types of bullying

Bullying is nasty. It can affect anyone and can come in many forms and can include any of the following:

  • verbal bullying (or name calling)

  • racial bullying

  • physical bullying

  • homophobic bullying

  • religious or faith bullying

  • cyber bullying (online bullying)

  • bullying on social networks (Twitter, Snap Chat, Instagram etc)

How bullying can affect you

Bullying can affect your:

  • confidence

  • self-esteem

  • ability to concentrate at school

It may also make you:

  • feel anxious or depressed

  • want to isolate and withdraw yourself from friends or family

  • not want to go to school

  • feel like having thoughts of harming yourself or others 

Bullying is unacceptable 

Going to school should be fun, inspiring and challenging and a place to meet friends and learn – a place you want to be.

If you feel you’re being bullied tell an adult, friend or teacher you trust.

Remember there are people out there who care and can help make it stop.

Get further help and advice

You can find useful information and advice about bullying and how you can seek help and support by visiting the following websites:

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