I’d put all this in writing to the principal and if they don’t do something about it then take it further. I always try and have things like this in writing so that you’ve got proof if you need it.
I’m sorry to hear this is happening though and I completely understand how it feels as two of my kids are getting bullied. While things have quietened down now, I understand the feeling and why you want to confront the bullies.

I’d bring this up with the principal and if it doesn’t stop, maybe see about home schooling. It’s your daughter who is going to suffer in the long run. I hope everything gets sorted out for your daughter’s sake. I’m worried that if you say something to the bully it might mean more trouble for your daughter.

Unfortunately you have to be a bully to a bully and give them a taste of their own medicine so they realise they need to back off. Everyone’s mental health is important and every child needs to feel safe and happy in their environment.

I honestly don’t see any problem with confronting the bully, so long as it’s still done in a respectful way where the girl is made to see that her behaviour is unacceptable, remembering that she is only 6. If there are concerns for the bully’s welfare at home, perhaps she could put a report in, or when talking to her try to ask how things are at home.

I thought there was a “no bullying” campaign at schools. I’d be taking this up with the teacher and principal before anything else. If that doesn’t work I would take it much further and I would also be speaking to the child’s parents. I’d take someone with you also in case things get tense. But definitely see the school about anti bullying practices first. I once fronted my son’s bully, he was about 12 and my son was about 7. The bully was bigger than myself but I had it out with him and he looked after my son after that. I was lucky. But your bully is only 6 yrs old. I’d say it’s a learned response but we don’t know. There might be problems in the family that have nothing to do with behaviour. Just check with the school first.

Is this story Australian : …..getting pushed over on the ice. ????
My question is why is this bully sitting next to your daughter. ?
Escalate this further through the system and also put your child in a self defence course (these generally teach self defence but also teach mental coping as well)

The school principle needs to invite the bully and her parents along with DD and parents to a discussing the bullying behaviour, warning them that this meeting will go ahead even if the parents don’t turn up.
Surely by doing it this way DD parents through the school principle can tell the bully to stop and the school needs to bring in consequences (like no plat times including lunch for 1-2 weeks at a time).
The school principle should be able to get some one who is trained in psychology to speak to the bully.

I would call child safety and get them to check out the parents. Get your daughter to tell child safety what the other girl has been doing. At 6 years old the other child shouldn’t be swearing like that, she shouldn’t be physically abusive. Let the teachers know what you are going to do so they will be ready when child safety come to the school. Unless the child lives 2 doors down from the school she shouldn’t be walking to school on her own. If you don’t talk up about this girl she could do a lot more physical harm to your daughter.

As others have said, I would take it as high as I could within the school and education department. If physical violence continued I would consider contacting police. The little girls home situation is sad, her parents need to pull their heads out, but it doesn’t mean she has free reign to abuse others.

I would be insisting that the teachers and principal of your daughter’s school do more to assist your child and let them know you will take it further ie to the Education Department/Ombudsman if an answer cannot be found to protect your daughter.

That’s so hard! I would push to have a face to face meeting with the staff at school and discuss your concerns. This child has serious other things going on in her life to behave that way towards another kid

You write your child’s teachers have been amazing, but why is this child still sitting besides your daughter in class ? Personally I would request a meeting with the Principal together with the teachers and invite the parents of the bully too (although they may not show) and request the bully is placed in a different class. When actions taken by school are insufficient I would seek advice from the Department of education.

This type of issue needs to be addressed with the principal and processes and procedures need to be followed in addressing the issue. Always take concerns higher if inadequate responses or management of the issue occurs.

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  Adults should never approach other children to discuss bullying; it needs to be addressed by executive staff in schools. Mediation may need to occur in this situation.

I would escalate it to the Department of Education. Tell them that if they don’t do something, you’ll take out a restraining order against the child. That should get some action (and yes, you can apply for a restraining order).

A face to face meeting with the teacher, principal, and other child’s parent can be requested and you can tell them what is happening, how it is affecting your child, and ask for an action plan from each of them. Do not be afraid to speak up to the adults, but do not approach the six year old or you will be the one in trouble.

This is horrible. I would speak with the principal about it and see if they can do something

I’d be going back to the teacher or higher up. Why is she still sitting next to her? The teacher needs to speak with the child again.

OMG I am so sorry to hear your daughter is being bullied, I was bullied as a child and know how horrible it must be feeling for your child. If the parent doesn’t care and won’t do anything about it and the school has done all the can, i would consider bringing it up to the child in question too. There are ways around gently saying something to see if this puts a stop to it or not but i would highly recommend having someone else there who can back you up should you need this down the track. Good luck mumma