This week’s focus on anti-bullying has given us a chance to remind children about the importance of ‘telling’ and not being a silent bystander. It is possible that this focus may have given some children more confidence to speak up and we would obviously encourage parents to come forward if their child is experiencing bullying themselves. The children were very insightful in the discussion work, recognising that bullies may have their own problems, but this doesn’t make their behaviour acceptable.