Is this bullying

[Queenxaos]

My DD started year 3 this September. There is a girl in her year group who always picks on my DD. Basically she doesn't let my DD play with anyone else, she comes and disrupts and takes her friends away , most of the time she succeeds but few occasions friends refuse to go with her. This has happened on and off throughout year 2 now it has started again in year 3. She doesn't let my DD join in with their playing basically isolates her. I have spoken to the teachers but it hasn't stopped, is it just normal behaviour of 7,8 year olds? My DD comes home in tears at least 2,3 times a week. Thank you for your consideration

Yes that is bullying. Bullying doesn't have to be just physical or name calling. It can be taking personal belongings, leaving a child out, interfering with school work and spreading rumours etc

It also has to be repeatedly and on purpose.

I would say from what you've said this qualifies. Go and get a copy of the school's bullying policy and make the school follow it.

Yes that is bullying. Bullying doesn't have to be just physical or name calling. It can be taking personal belongings, leaving a child out, interfering with school work and spreading rumours etc

It also has to be repeatedly and on purpose.

I would say from what you've said this qualifies. Go and get a copy of the school's bullying policy and make the school follow it.

I had a very similar situation with my son where a child was isolating my child. My advice would be that you need to be very clear with the teacher that you would like this monitored constantly and the child bullying needs to be sent an extremely direct message. The playground staff need to be made aware of the situation

I have a lot of sympathy OP - it is horrible to have this happening and you are not able to be there for your child

Thank you. I was a bit reluctant to speak to the teacher this time because last time she told me that the other girl denies everything, and she said there are two sides to a story and sort of implied my DD was lying.

I would try not to be emotional but be very clear that you are very unhappy about this situation and it cannot continue

My DD is happy cheerful girl and I'm worried will this continue throughout her primary also how unfair it is that she already is a victim of bullying at the age of 7.

Thank you for your response I really appreciate it.

Even if your dd was lying, the fact that she is coming home very upset should be enough.

Social exclusion is very serious bullying, definitely nip it now before it causes long-term damage to your DD.