Welcome to our 2023 Child-Friendly Warwickshire advent Calendar!
We believe that every child deserves to grow up in a safe environment and one free from the fear of bullying. Addressing bullying encourages everyone to be more respectful and tolerant – to celebrate difference and foster inclusive communities.
Bullying doesn’t just affect children at school, it happens online too and cyberbullying can be hard to identify and tough to escape. Social media can open new ways to connect with friends and likeminded others but can also be a doorway to inappropriate online content, unkind comments, extreme views and threats. Parents and young people are encouraged to find out more about the signs, the dangers and how to get support. More information is available at www.internetmatters.org/issues/cyberbullying/
Bullying affects millions of lives and can leave us feeling hopeless. But it doesn’t have to be this way. If we challenge it, we can change it. And it starts by reaching out. Whether it’s in school, at home, in the community, or online, we want all children and young people growing up in Warwickshire to be safe and happy and feel that their voices are heard and listened to as we work towards creating a Child-Friendly Warwickshire. A community where kindness plays a vital role, and our children are not afraid or excluded.
Advice and support about how to deal with bullying can be found on the council website, along with lots of other information about keeping you and your children safe.
In addition, Warwickshire’s Hate Crime Partnership website has information and resources to enhance understanding of hate crime, the harm it leads to and guidance on how to report it.
We’ll see you tomorrow for day 22 of our advent calendar! And make sure you follow us on social media - Facebook, Twitter and Instagram - and share your own Child friendly experiences using the hashtags #KindWarwickshire #ChildFriendlyWarwickshire