Introduction
Physical bullying involves painful contact - punching, kicking, cornering, or damaging belongings. It is never just 'kids being kids.' Every child deserves to live without fear.
Signs
- Bruises, scratches, or injuries your child won't explain.
- Torn uniforms, missing or damaged school bags.
- A sudden refusal to go to school.
- Pocket money, supplies, or phones that keep "going missing".
What you can do
- Get medical care first if there is any injury.
- Document - photograph injuries, save torn clothes, note dates.
- Contact the school - class teacher, counsellor, or Principal.
- File a report on HeroFriends - repeated cases or injuries proceed to the Tribunal.
When to get help
For serious injuries or threats of physical harm, call 999 immediately. For support and a formal complaint, call 15999 or file a report on HeroFriends.
After you read
If you or someone you care about is going through this, you can file a confidential report. Every report is handled by trained HeroFriends officers under the Anti-Bullying Act 2026.
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