About the course

This online qualification will help you understand bullying, how to recognise it and how to take action to stop it. The course covers the definition of bullying and cyberbullying, related legislation, the effects of bullying on children and young people, and how to act when bullying is identified.

Please note: This course focuses specifically on bullying in children and young people and is not relevant for those interested in bullying awareness in adults.

Unit 1: Principles of Bullying
Learn what bullying is, the different types of bullying (including cyberbullying), and how bullying affects children and young people. This unit also covers discrimination and the impact of bullying in the short and long term.

Unit 2: Recognising Bullying in Children and Young People
Understand who may be at risk of bullying, how to spot signs that a child or young person is being bullied, and why bullying happens.

Unit 3: Action to Take When Bullying Is Identified
Learn how to support a child who is being bullied and how to deal with the person doing the bullying.

Unit 4: Understand Government Guidelines for Bullying
Understand the legal guidelines on bullying, including The Equality Act 2010 and government and Ofsted advice on how to tackle bullying.

Please note, this is a fully online course and you will be given access to an online portfolio upon successful completion of the initial assessment process.