Still bullied in 6th form/college?!

[Blinkingbother]

Dd has moved into 6th form and is still facing continuous (albeit ‘low level’) bullying. She does have some friends but none who will stand up to the instigators. I/we/she really thought the few contemporaries who behaved like this would have matured/grown up by now. I’m just sooo depressed at the idea she has to go through another 2 years of facing daily humiliations. The parents of these ‘darlings’ think their kids are angels ….and college daren’t rock the boat. I just feel crap - I counselled dd they only need to get through school and they’d be surrounded by better, more pleasant people….i thought i was being honest - she thinks I’ve lied😔. No point to this other than a brief pity party before I have to pick both her & me up tomorrow morning. None of the Mums of these girls would entertain their kids could be so vile, please keep an eye out for how yours treat others. Thanks ☹️

yeah i feel its worst in sixth form because the school/college will have a more hands off approach so maybe dont take it as seriously. On the plus, can she go out of school during free periods/lunch? Means she doesn’t have to deal with the bullies
also, did she move school for sixth form?

A couple of DD's friends continued to be bullied in sixth form. It did wane off after a while. A combination of them not crossing paths so much and people maturing a bit. As time goes on, they go off site more for lunch and free periods. They also start making a few new friends.

Depending on what they're doing, it might be worth complaining. It's difficult though if it's subtle.

Are they in her lessons?

Thankfully lessons are mostly going great - it’s the extra curricular stuff/lunchtimes that are being ruined. She does have some ‘out of school activities’ she does that provide some respite. Due to transport though she needs to be there 8:30 through till 3:30 so it’s a long day if you have no one to hang out with. Thanks for the responses - it’s nice to not feel entirely alone.

Is there no option to switch to a different college? It sounds tough for your poor DD.

The college are still responsible.

Look up the complaints procedure for that college it should be on the website - or ask for it

They have student welfare officers or mental health people she can speak to.

DD moved 6th forms - so don’t go to the one attached to her school and had a great time.

What form form the bullying take, and would she be able to deal with it herself?

Are they the same from before? Is there an option to try something new

Switch to a different college

As it’s a 6th Form I absolutely would take it up with the school.Read their policy and go through the escalation process.