A 16-year-old girl talks about the bullying that ensued as a result of her haircut when she started secondary school, in this PSHE lesson and assembly starter for primary and secondary pupils.
The girl explains how an adventurous hairstyle she had cut as she started secondary school caused her to suffer terrible bullying at the hands of other pupils.
She was confident and popular at her primary school, and was only bullied when she moved to secondary school, highlighting how the transition from primary to secondary can sometimes be fraught for pupils.
This video can be used to start discussions on questions including; why are people bullied because of their appearance, and does this happen a lot?
Useful websites
Essex Youth Scrutiny Committee
The Essex Youth Scrutiny Committee is a pilot project offering young people in South Essex the opportunity to look at the issues that are important to them regarding all services in their community
Online peer-to-peer advice service and lesson plans for teachers
The first charity in the UK established specifically to prevent bullying and child abuse, offering advice about cyber-bullying
Childline offers help and advice to children who are being bullied
