About this course
This qualification will develop your understanding of bullying, including how to recognise that bullying is taking place and how to take action to stop it.
- Free of charge - this course is fully-funded by the government as long as you've lived in the UK for three years and are aged 19+
- Start this course as soon as you're ready - no need to wait for a new term to begin
- Nationally-recognised and accredited qualification
- Get support from our in-house team at Farnborough College of Technology
- Option to complete the course faster by putting in extra time
- Boost your CV and job applications straight away
- Option to pay for the course if you're not eligible for fully-funded option
What will I study?
This qualification covers the definitions of bullying and cyber bullying, legislation that relates to bullying, the effects of bullying on children and young people and how to act when bullying is identified.
Please note: The course focuses entirely on children and young people and is not relevant to anyone interested in an awareness of bullying in adults.
You will be provided with the learning materials either online and you will have the support of a knowledgeable assessor who will give you guidance and feedback on the course as you complete it. This course takes between 2 to 6 months to complete.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this course then please contact us by phone on 01252 40 55 55 or message us.
What modules are covered?
Unit 1: Principles of bullying
- Section 1: What is meant by bullying
- Section 2: Key features of what behaviour is considered bullying
- Section 3: What is meant by cyber bullying
- Section 4: Bullying in context
- Section 5: The short and long-term effects of bullying
- Section 6: Discrimination.
Unit 2: Recognising bullying in children and young people
- Section 1: Individuals who may be at risk of bullying
- Section 2: The signs that a child or young person may be being bullied
- Section 3: Why children or young people bully
Unit 3: Action to be taken when a child or young person is being bullied
- Section 1: How to support a child or young person who is being bullied
- Section 2: How to approach the potential bully.
Unit 4: Understand government guidelines for bullying
- Section 1: The Equality Act 2010
- Section 2: Government and Ofsted guidance on tackling bullying
- Section 3: Policies and procedures for bullying.
What Next?
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress onto:
What previous qualifications and experience will I need?
This is a distance learning course and is free of charge subject to you meeting the eligibility criteria, which is:
- You must be over 19 years old on 1 August
- Have lived in the UK/EU for past 3 years and based at an English address
- Not be undertaking any other government funded course