15 May 2008
Beatbullying responds to the launch of guidance on how to stop the bullying of children with special needs or disabilities:
Responding to the Government’s announcement of measures to improve the lives of disabled children and their families, Emma-Jane Cross, Chief Executive of Beatbullying, made the following statement:
“Beatbullying welcomes this new guidance aimed at helping schools tackle the bullying of disabled children, and hopes that it will be widely distributed and integrated into all aspects of working with young people."
15 May 2008
A big thank you goes out to Bebo, as Bebo has pledged to support Beatbullying and The Big Stand 2008.
You can view the Beatbullying Bebo page here
08 May 2008
Leading bullying prevention charity, Beatbullying, launches a new campaign to encourage everyone in the UK to stand up against bullying.
The charity launches a new advertising campaign with the help of Dame Kelly Holmes, National Lottery presenter and Radio 1 DJ Scott Mills, Charley Boorman, and the London Wasps rugby team, who all appear in the advert to promote The Big Stand 2008.
Beatbullying is expanding quickly so we are looking to fill the following posts:
If you would like to apply for any of these positions, please have a look at our jobs page.
21 April 2008
We're making many changes behind the scenes! This is the first phase of our main website; the young people's site will change shortly and phase two of this website is coming soon. Read about our proven bullying prevention work, find all our anti-bullying resources, watch Beatbullying ambassadors talking about bullying, and then find out what you can do to help us beat bullying.
21 April 2008
Beatbullying welcomes the interim findings of the NASUWT’s Gangs and Schools Report published on Friday 18/04/08.
Emma-Jane Cross, Chief Executive of Beatbullying, said: “Beatbullying is aware of the links between bullying and gang culture, with bullying often the precursor to serious and violent behaviours related to gangs. It is heartening to see the NASUWT painting a realistic picture of the problem and offering positive and sensible recommendations.
18 April 2008
Earlier this week, it was revealed that Gordon Brown backed plans to extend the Cadet force in more British comprehensive schools. The Tories aren’t against the idea either, and they outlined their own separate plans to tackle discipline and behaviour in schools on Monday in policy document titled Giving Power Back to Teachers.
Recycle and raise money!
We are collecting ink and laser cartridges and mobile phones; BB receives money for each one we collect.
22nd May 2008 at 10am
Beatbullying is asking every person in the UK, both young people and adults, to stand up as a national sign of defiance against bullying and of solidarity with the millions of young people being bullied.
02 May 2008
Cyberbullying.not.new.org
Case Study
Bullies drive teenager to the brink of suicide
