The Bullying Story - Wednesday

Our Twitter story about Abi and Yasmin started on Monday, so read our earlier postings to catch up. The story continues here:

ABI: Everyone heard about our fight with Yas. Now they all know how weak she is. What use is an 'A' in English now? She's such a swot.

YAS: Told Dad I was ill today but he said I must go to school. Felt sick on the way all because of Abi. What is going to happen today?

YAS: Everyone knows what happened last night. A teacher asked if I'm OK but Abi was watching so I couldn't say anything. No one to talk to.

DAD: Yas was really upset when she got home today. She said her teachers don't think it's a problem. I was shocked. I need to do something.

DAD: Found ACE's website. Loads of info on there about bullying. Called their free advice line and the adviser has given me some suggestions.

ACE: Sanjeev called about his daughter's situation. There's lots he can do. He needs to talk to Yas and write down a log of each incident.

ACE: Then he needs to meet her teacher to discuss it. Our booklet 'Tackling Bullying' gives ideas on preparing.

ACE: All schools must have an Anti-Bullying Policy which he should ask to see.

YAS: Dad wants to meet my teacher. I'm scared it will make things worse.

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