| Start Date: | Duration: | Level: | Study mode: | Course location: | Course Type: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flexible | 16 weeks | Level 2 | Distance Learning | Distance Learning | Skills & Qualifications | Enquire |
Research has found that over half of children aged 11 to 16 have been bullied about their appearance, with 40% targeted at least once a week. With this in mind, it has become more important than ever to address the issue of bullying amongst children and young people.
Bullying takes many forms – physical, verbal, and in more recent years as technology has developed, cyber bullying has increasingly become a problem.
This course aims to increase awareness of the types of bullying that can occur, what factors can create a bully, the legislation surrounding bullying, and how to help an individual who is being bullied.
This course is ideal for students who wish to increase their awareness and understanding of bullying, including how to recognise when bullying is taking place, taking action to stop bullying and the legislation surrounding bullying.
This course aims to increase awareness of the types of bullying that can occur, what factors can create a bully, the legislation surrounding bullying, and how to help an individual who is being bullied.
It would be suitable for anyone who works, or would like to work, with children and young people.
No previous knowledge and experience are required, however, minimum level 1 English skills would be beneficial for completion of assessments.
| Study level | Cost | Additional fees |
|---|---|---|
| 19+ | Free (subject to eligibility checks) | There are no additional costs if you meet the eligibility criteria which will be explained during enrolment. |
Studying via distance learning means you can choose when and where you study. We ensure you get all the support you need throughout your course in the form of a personal tutor and a learner support advisor.
This course is available:
- Fully online
All of our award-winning learning resources are of the highest quality and are designed to be engaging and interactive to keep you focused on your learning at all times.
You should be able to work at a Level 1 in Functional Skills.
This is a 16-week course that requires your own time management for study. You will be given submission dates to keep you focused on the 16-week timeframe.
Flexible
This course is ideal for learners who wish to increase their awareness and understanding of bullying, including how to recognise when bullying is taking place, taking action to stop bullying and the legislation surrounding bullying.
Unit 1: Principles of bullying:
- What is meant by bullying
- Key features of what behaviour is considered bullying
- What is meant by cyber bullying
- Bullying in context
- The short and long-term effects of bullying
- Discrimination
Unit 2: Recognising bullying in children and young people:
- Individuals who may be at risk of bullying
- The signs that a child or young person may be being bullied
- Why children or young people bully
Unit 3: Action to be taken when a child or young person is being bullied:
- How to support a child or young person who is being bullied
- How to approach the potential bully.
Unit 4: Understand government guidelines for bullying:
- The Equality Act 2010
- Government and Ofsted guidance on tackling bullying
- Policies and procedures for bullying
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The benefits for completing this course are:
- Gain a nationally recognised qualification
- Improve your adult social care skills to help you create a long-standing career pathway in your chosen industry
- Courses are delivered as distance learning, allowing you to choose when and where to study
- Personal tutors are assigned to ensure you have the support needed to succeed
Completing this course could help you to progress in your chosen field, or you could continue your studies with another distance learning course.
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