Bullying is the main reason for parents choosing to educate their children at home 2

10-20% pupils were bullied in previous 6 months 3

36% of all truancies are linked to bullying 4

Bullied children are at risk of academic and health related problems 3

1 - O'Moore, A.M.; Kirkham, C.; & Smith, M. (1997). Bullying behaviour in Irish schools: A nationwide study. Irish Journal of Psychology,18, 141-169
2 - Guardian Unlimited Aug 8, 2005. Reporting survey from Wits End Curriculum Solutions
3 - Smith, P.K. (1999). England and Wales. In P.K. Smith, Y.Morita, J.Junger-Tas, D.Olweus, R.Catalano and P.Slee. The Nature of School Bullying. London: Routledge
4 - Beatbullying (2006)