Communicating with the School and Other Agencies

Start with Clarity

It’s important to let the school know what your child is experiencing.

Some schools respond with care and urgency. Others may not yet be aware — or may struggle to acknowledge the harm.

If you can enlist the support of a trusted teacher, it can make a real difference.

This helps your child feel safer and allows the school to play an active role in identifying and addressing the problem.

Most teachers are parents themselves. They should understand your concerns.

Know What the Law Requires

Since September 1999, every school in Wales is legally required to have an anti-bullying policy.

But CURB knows — and parents know — that having a policy is one thing.

Implementing it is another.

A policy that isn’t enforced is just paper.

A child who isn’t protected is at risk

When Agencies Fail

If the school, local authority, police, or other agencies dismiss your child’s experience —
If they say “it’s not our problem” or pass the buck —
They may be exposing themselves to legal action.

CURB has been advised by legal professionals that:

• A child or young person may bring a claim up to their 18th birthday
• In exceptional circumstances, this may extend to their 21st birthday

If this legal standing changes, CURB will notify parents immediately

Why Visibility Matters

Bullying isn’t just a school issue. It’s a safeguarding issue.

And safeguarding must be visible, enforceable, and contradiction-resistant.

If your child’s experience is being minimised, reframed, or ignored.