Duck Duck Goose Verbatim Theatre Tour 2016 Introduction Pack Anti-Bullying Works in partnership with Chichester Festival Theatre are proud to present the Verbatim Theatre Tour of Duck Duck Goose. The play has been written using the real words of real people who talked to us about bullying. This is one of four Extension Activity Packs which can be used as a stand alone resource in a lesson or assembly, or can also be used in conjunction with video ‘shorts’ from the tour which will be available online. This year’s Anti-Bullying week theme is ‘Power For Good’ and it is all about understanding ways in which young people are powerful. Children and young people all have the power to speak out about bullying and take individual or collective action to help create the best world possible. The idea of children and young people being ‘Powered Up to Do Good’ will be explored alongside the themes arising from the play. A big part of this is to encourage ‘talking schools’ where all young people are given a safe space to discuss bullying and are supported to report all forms of bullying behaviour.

Anti-Bullying Week 2016 Children and Young People are powerful. Take action to create the best world possible. #powerforgood This year the Anti-Bullying Alliance are asking young people to ‘Power Up Against Bullying’ and part of this is recognising that each person has their own power to decide how to behave. Ask the learners how will you use your Power (or your Voice) – What do they want to say about bullying and what ideas do they have about making the world around them a better and safer place? Explain what it means to take individual and collective action to STOP bullying and create the best world possible. Give an example: make a short film in school or start a peer mentor scheme. [Teachers and school staff are encouraged to promote collective action to prevent bullying and create a SAFE environment where children can thrive]. Watch the Anti-Bullying week official film: www.youtube.com/anti-bullying 2016

What is bullying? Ask the group – ‘What is bullying?’ You should be looking for four key words: Repeated – not just a one-off incident Deliberate – it happens on purpose i.e. the intent to hurt someone Hurtful – often the bullying is about hurting or demeaning someone Imbalance of power – the person doing the bullying has more power in the situation. For example they may be bigger, there may be more of them, or they may have more social status. It may be that young people give you actual types of bullying behaviour e.g. verbal or physical. You may wish to write these down on a flipchart or whiteboard as you’ll be returning to these later. Prompt question – you may wish to ask for the difference between a friendship fallout (relational conflict) and bullying behaviour. Some people define friendship problems as bullying behaviour. Prompt question - ask ‘What can make friendly banter become hurtful teasing?’

www.youtube.com/watch ABA definition of bullying What is bullying.... The repetitive, intentional hurting of one person or group by another person or group, where the relationship involves an imbalance of power. Bullying can be physical, verbal or psychological. It can happen face to face or through cyberspace. (www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk) www.youtube.com/watch ABA definition of bullying Ask if the group agrees with this definition. Explain that is important that we all understand what bullying behaviour is. State that sometimes young people use the term bullying to describe friendship fallout. Acknowledge that friendship problems and bullying behaviour can be upsetting, but it is important to distinguish between the two, as the responses to friendship problems will be different to the strategies used to address bullying behaviour.   Friendship problems are a normal part of growing up. However, we recognise that repeated friendship problems can sometimes lead to bullying behaviour. But it is important to remember, bullying is not one-off acts of aggression or nastiness. However, such behaviours - if repeated - may be viewed as bullying.

Different forms of bullying Verbal bullying Name calling, teasing, abusive remarks, threats, insults, put-downs Physical bullying Hitting, kicking, pushing, biting, hair pulling, or damaging someone’s property Emotional bullying Excluding, ignoring, isolating, spreading rumours, embarrassing or humiliating people in public, rude gestures such as eye rolling When asking about the definitions of bullying, learners will probably have mentioned the various types of bullying that you may already have taken a note of. Generate a discussion about the types of bullying behaviour. Explain that there are different forms of bullying behaviour. You may need to explain or prompt further discussion about the notion of indirect bullying. Alternatively, learners may know this as psychological bullying. Put simply, it’s about deliberately hurting or harming someone’s friendships/relationships with others. Ask which of these types of bullying do they think happens most frequently (generally) or in their school. What do they think is the most difficult type of bullying to stop? How might each type of bullying make people feel? Which type of bullying do they think hurts the most?

Cyberbullying Emotional Bullying Verbal Bullying Technology Cyberbullying is a way of bullying others through technology. It involves the same forms of emotional and verbal bullying but is used indirectly by doing things like texting; sharing photos, emails and instant messages; or posting comments on social media such as Facebook. Although it is an indirect form of bullying – i.e. not pushing someone - it can cause a lot of hurt and distress. Watch the cyberbullying film – discuss any reactions. Short film on Cyberbullying www.youtube/watch cyberbullying film

Cyberbullying Emotional Bullying Verbal Bullying Technology The use of technology means cyberbullying can reach a large audience quickly. Threats, insults, hacking, blackmail, stolen identity, nasty pictures, rumours and gossip, abusive comments, unwanted sexual jokes, sexting… are just some forms of cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is a way of bullying others through technology. It involves the same forms of emotional and verbal bullying but is used indirectly by doing things like texting; sharing photos, emails and instant messages; or posting comments on social media such as Facebook. Although it is an indirect form of bullying – i.e. not pushing someone - it can cause a lot of hurt and distress. Watch the cyberbullying film – discuss any reactions.

(Some) Types of bullying Race, religion, culture Special Educational Needs/Disabilities Appearance and/or health Sexual orientation Home circumstances – e.g. young carers Sexist/sexual bullying

Further Links and Reading Anti-Bullying Alliance http://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/resources/ http://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/anti-bullying-week/ Anti-Bullying Works http://www.antibullyingworks.co.uk/resources Childline: www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/types-bullying Bullying UK www.bullying.co.uk/anti-bullying-week/anti-bullying-week-resources Online Safety www.familylives.org.uk/advice/secondary/online/online-safety/ Follow these links for further information and ideas about how to plan sessions and activities around Bullying. 9

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