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This how-to guide and template helps parents and carers prepare to contact their child's school about bullying or other harmful behaviours, so they can advocate for their child with confidence.

Working with schools early on
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Working with schools early on
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ESE26/9323
Audience
Parents/Carers (Primary & Secondary)
Tier
Responding and support
Theme
Escalation
Reporting an incident
Support a child to repair harm
Working with schools

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Last modified on Wednesday 12 August 2026 [75|550]

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