Safeguarding & safety
Bullying - How to prevent it
Bullying can happen to anyone of any age, at any time. Being bullied during childhood, especially during school years, is unfortunately quite common. According to a 2020 survey, 40% of children experienced in-person bullying and 20% experienced online bullying.
What you will learn
- About the different types of bullying.
- How to identify signs of bullying.
- How bullying can affect someone.
- How you can help your foster child and what support they can get.
- The steps you need to take if your foster child is accused of bullying.
How the course works
The course is broken into manageable online units and includes knowledge checks or quizzes where appropriate. Progress saves automatically, so learners can pause and return on any device.
A certificate is available when all required course elements are completed successfully.
Who it is for
Foster carers, support carers and fostering-service staff who need practical, up-to-date learning in this topic.