Understanding Bullying

£20 + VAT

This course will give you a greater knowledge on understanding bullying in children. You will learn why bullying happens, how to support children that are being bullied, as well as the ways to prevent bullying. This course will also cover the elements set out by Ofsted to assess how schools should be evidencing their anti-bullying policies.

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Course Description

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All about this course

Our understanding bullying course is perfect for professionals in the education setting, including nursery practitioners, teachers, teaching assistant and school counselors.

This course covers everything you need to know on bullying from what it is, why it happens, the types of bullying, how to prevent bullying, how to support those bullying and being bullied, right through to supporting parents and making sure your anti-bullying policy is up to date.

You will finish this course feeling more confident in being able to deal with bullying and will now know key points on how to prevent bullying.

In order to complete the course, you must achieve 80% or more in the final multiple choice quiz.

You will earn 3 CPD points on completion of the course, this course will take around 3 hours to complete and the certificate will last for two years.

  • Fully CPD registered
  • Covers all relevant legislation and Ofsted framework
  • Written by an industry expert
  • Completed online with instant downloadable certificate
  • Fully printed certificate posted next day
  • Complete the online multiple choice assessment as many times as you need to pass

Units covered

  • Unit 1 – Introduction to bullying – In our first unit you will be introduced to bullying, including what bullying is and who bullies usually target. You will also consider why bullying happens and the different types of bullying that can occur.
  • Unit 2 – How to prevent bulling – Here you will learn what the practitioner’s role is in helping children develop, how to help them stand up for themselves as well as how to prevent bullying and educate children on why bullying is wrong. The unit will finish by covering what the signs are of bullying in a school setting.
  • Unit 3 – Identifying and assessing risks – Next you will explore in detail what cyber-bullying is, where it takes place and what it can consist of. The unit will finish by looking at what the signs are that someone is being cyber-bullied and what to do when cyber-bullying happens.
  • Unit 4 – Why does bullying happen? – In this unit you will start off by looking at the short and long term effects of bullying for those that do the bullying and those that are the victim of bullying. You will then move onto looking at the roles involved in bullying and will consider the 10 key principles in preventing bullying.
  • Unit 5 – Supporting everyone effected by bullying – In our final unit you will consider how parents and teachers can help with bullying and why introducing peer support schemes in the school setting can have positive effects. The unit will finish by exploring the legislation that is in place, as well as what framework Ofsted follow when inspecting schools.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about this course and others that we offer. If you still have any questions, simply contact our course advisors on 0800 077 3063 or email hello@cpdonline.co.uk.

How long does the course take to complete?

This course takes a few hours to complete and you can do this without any restrictions. This means you can buy the course and start at any time. You can also begin your learning, stop and come back to the course to pick up where you left off.

Is this Understanding Bullying course accredited?

Yes the course is fully accredited through the CPD Certification Service. They review all of our content to check for quality, depth and that the material is fully up-to-date. Each year our membership with the service is renewed and all courses are thoroughly checked prior to being accredited.

Will I get a certificate when I finish?

Yes, as soon as you finish this course you can immediately download a PDF version of your personalised certificate. We also then send a fully printed copy to you by first class post.

How long does the certificate last?

The certificate after finishing this course lasts for 2 years until expiry which is when we recommend completing the training again. Some industries may require an update to CPD more frequently than this and others may not but, as a standard rule, we recommend completing the Understanding Bullying course every 2 years to ensure it is fresh in your mind and you understanding the latest regulations.

What are the benefits of completing this Understanding Bullying course online?

By completing this course online you can study in your own time and at your own pace. Having the ability to complete the units at a time to suit you engages your learning much more and enables you to interact and soak up the information easier.

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This course has been checked and assured for quality and accuracy by RoSPA, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, to ensure it meets their exacting standards and is up-to-date. Formed over 100 years ago, RoSPA are committed to increasing safety measures and reducing accidents throughout numerous industries as well as campaigning for better standards in health and safety worldwide.

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Understanding Bullying
Understanding Bullying
£20 + VAT