bullying

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He has described his childhood as difficult, affected by his parents' divorce, bullying at school and his own difficulty picking up on social cues because of Asperger's Syndrome.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Bradshaw, who studies children’s mental health and bullying prevention, has been collecting data on 25,000 students.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

The DfE's Preventing and Tackling Bullying guidance says schools are required to have bullying prevention policies in place.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

As education minister between 2023 and 2024, he tackled bullying and also banned pupils from wearing the abaya, a loose-fitting garment from the shoulders to the feet worn by Muslim women.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

How did you decide to handle the bullying?

From "Booked" by Kwame Alexander