Keeping your child safe

Advice about keeping your child safe from bullies, drugs and knives, and whilst they're online.

  • Getting to and from schoolWalking home from school © 'Education Photos'Walking is a great way to get to school - it's healthy, free and doesn't create pollution. It also reduces traffic congestion during the 'school run'.
  • Keeping your child safe from drugs and knivesPolice © 'Ronald Hudson - Fotolia.com'It’s difficult to know how common drugs and knives are in schools. Many schools believe they have no problems with either illegal substances or weapons...
  • Understanding bullyingSchool Bullies © 'Education Photos'Bullying is when someone intimidates or causes harm to another person on purpose. The victims of bullying can be verbally, physically or emotionally assaulted...
  • Understanding cyber bullyingBoy using computer © 'Education Photos'Cyber bullying is the use of electronic media - especially mobile phones and the internet - to intimidate, threaten or upset someone.

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