Bullying

One in five parents has a child who has been bullied in the past year, according to a new survey.

The poll of 1,600 parents, for the umbrella group of England's Parent Teacher Associations (NCPTA), suggests bullying is an important issue for 97 per cent.

At the start of the first national anti-bullying week, campaigners said most parents believed more should be done to tackle the problem.

Government Response: Department for Education and Skills

Stephen Twigg, education minister, said: "Bullying creates misery for thousands of children, it is crucial that they know that they are not alone. We want all young people to 'make a stand and wear a band.' Wearing the band will give young people the opportunity to make a visible commitment that they are not prepared to tolerate bullying and will stand by their friends.