Bullying Online

This outstanding site addresses the problems of this all too common complaint, bullying. This UK registered charity's approach is sensible and outraged parents who turn to this site will find a calm path to overcome these difficult situations. The website has recently been revamped, making it user friendly for all ages. To date, 1.3 million people have visited this useful site.

Bullying Online has the recommendation of the DfES, NSPCC, 65 UK councils and more than 20 police forces. The site is also part of the National Grid for Learning and used as a teaching resource.

It is useful for both parents and victims, with numerous sections of practical advice. Read extracts of emails in the problem pages. If you need help in composing a letter of complaint to your child's teacher, use one of their examples. These range from a letter to the head of year through to the Chairman of Governors and beyond.

Bullying is often the subject of school projects and you will find advice on running a school survey and the questions your child be thinking about asking. You can order leaflets and posters for use in school projects which help raise awareness of this terminal problem.

Along with legal advice, tips on bullying and links to useful sites, Bullying Online richly deserves the awards it has received over the years.