Ditch the LabelDitch the LabelWe’ve put together a list of anti-bullying activities for teachers to run during Anti-Bullying Week 2017.
...Read More“Just ignore it”, is what most people are told when they’re being bullied, “they’re only jealous”, they say – but what use is that when you’re hurting and it’s making you feel bad about yourself? “Tell a teacher” is sometimes good advice but what about if your teachers don’t do anything?
...Read MoreHow do you overcome bullying by talking to the person bullying you? Trust us, we know it may seem counter-intuitive to speak to somebody who is making your life a misery, but we have found that it can be a hugely successful strategy for resolving any issues with bullying and breakdowns in communication. More often
...Read MoreWhen you are being bullied, things like self-esteem and confidence take the biggest knock. We know this from the years of research we have undertaken in our most recent Annual Bullying Survey and from a decade of talking to young people like you. We know people internalise the mean comments and try to rationalise why
...Read MoreLife can be complicated, and often, we aren’t always aware of hope our behaviour can affect people around us. In our recent Annual Bullying Survey, we found that only 30% of young people disagree with the statement that the behaviour of politicians has an impact on the behaviour of peers at school. So essentially, we
...Read MoreTrolling is not OK… Troll Trolling is not OK either! Here at Ditch the Label, we know that bullying is a behaviour and not an identit. Like all behaviours, bullying will continue to evolve and adapt to any new environment it finds itself in unless it is challenged in a responsible way. With gaming, we
...Read MoreIn celebration of World Day of Bullying Prevention and Anti Bullying Week, here’s a little something to consider for those who have been bullied in the past and are looking forward to moving on! The bullying is over… Maybe you moved class, maybe you don’t work there anymore, maybe you even moved school. The point
...Read MoreWhat is the definition of bullying? Bullying is something that 1 in 2 people under 25 will experience in their lifetime. There is no singular definition of bullying because it comes in all shapes, sizes and subtleties. Despite the varied nature of bullying, here are a few things you should know that will help you
...Read MoreDitch the Label’s 101 Fundraising Ideas It took them 2 days but our fundraising team did it. They rose to the challenge of collectively coming up with 101 different fundraising ideas for your creative inspiration. Whether you’re planning to take over the world with your fundraising or just looking for modest ways to help, we
...Read MoreOur actions define us, and in society, we tend to label people or categorise individuals based upon the behaviours they exhibit. For example, we describe people that play instruments as musicians, those that paint we call artists – and although these particular examples are seemingly harmless descriptors of interests, hobbies and careers – they allow
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