ANDY’S STORY

This video is taken from the respectme website which is Scotland’s own anti-bullying website and was set up in 2007.  There is lots and lots of information and advice for you surrounding this issue and they focus upon ‘Cyberbullying’ and have loads of advice on how to deal with it.

Why not download and print your own You have to respect me poster

LESSON IDEAS:

After watching Andy’s Story, why not work in pairs to answer these questions?  You can then share your answers with your Teacher/Class.

Questions for Discussion – Bullying.

•    What kinds of bullying behaviour did you see take place in the film?

•    What effect did these behaviours have on how Andy felt and acted?

•    What choices did Andy have about the bullying behaviour? Do you think he could
have done anything differently?

•    What about the people who saw the bullying? Do you think they should have
responded differently?

•    What choices do you have when you see someone being bullied?

•    What choices do you have if you are being bullied?

•    Is it always easy to talk to someone?

•    Who would you go to if you were being bullied?

•    What might make telling someone you are being bullied difficult? What could you do
to overcome this?

•    What can adults/your school/organisation do to help deal with bullying and make it
easier to talk about?

•    What can young people do to help deal with bullying?