Parents and Carers
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Parents
- Is your child out of school?
- Are they too frightened to go to school because of bullying?
- Are they getting a full-time education?
Red Balloon Learner Centres are set up specifically to help children who cannot go to school because they have been badly bullied. There are currently six centres – in Cambridge, Liverpool, Norwich, Preston, Harrow and Warwick. Do you live reasonably near any of these?
Usually in order to get local authority funding for a place at Red Balloon, you need to follow certain procedures. You must have made a complaint to your state school about the bullying your child received, and follow the guidelines in the school's complaints procedure (ask them for it). Once you have done this and yet your child still won't go to school and is not getting an adequate education, you could ask for a referral to your local Red Balloon.
Getting support from your GP about the connection between the bullying and the mental/physical health of your child will help you make a case. At any time, contact your local councillors or your MP about the fact that your child is unable to access a full-time education in mainstream school for fear of bullying.
To speak to somebody at Red Balloon, please phone 01223 366052.
If your child is at a private school and you would be able to pay the fees, please contact us directly.
Useful links for Parents & Carers
The Children's Legal Centre
The Children's Legal Centre is a unique, independent national charity concerned with law and policy affecting children and young people.
http://www.childrenslegalcentre.com/
Barnardo's
Childrens charity providing services such as counselling, fostering, adoption, vocational training and disability inclusion groups.
NSPCC
For worries about a vulnerable child
Tel: 0808 800 5000
Kidscape
Kidscape operates an anti-bullying helpline for parents of bullied children.
The number is 08451 205 204, and advisers are currently available at the following times:
Monday - Tuesday: 10am to 8pm
Wednesday - Friday: 10am to 4pm
Parentline Plus
An organisation giving parents and carers support and information across a range of parenting issues, including bullying. 0808 800 2222
Anti-Bullying Alliance
The Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA) brings together over 60 organisations into one network.
www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk
Counselling Directory
Counselling Directory can connect you with local counsellors and psychotherapists to help with bullying related issues and problems.
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