Unfortunately we cannot guarantee you will never be bullied

What to do:

• Remember you don't deserve to be bullied, it's the bullies' problem!
• Talk about it to someone who will listen
• Ignore the bullies themselves completely - The best thing to bullies about bullying people is seeing that they are hurting the victim. That's what gives them the kick. Simply learn to ignore them. If you shut them out and carry on, they will eventually get bored of not getting a response, and leave you alone. It's a tried and tested method- proved by my experience! Try it, it really works posted by Jonathon - 26/02/00 7:45 pm
• Tell a teacher you trust
• Stick to facts and bring a witness
• Defend yourself if necessary
• Stay in a group
• Be firm, if they pressure you shout "NO"; it'll get attention

What not to do:

• DO NOT IGNORE THE BULLYING - MAKE A NOISE ABOUT IT
• Don't confront the bully
• Don't fight back except to defend yourself - it only makes it worse believe me!
• Don't get in a slanging match
• If you are scared or intimidated get away and get help
• Don't fight to keep your stuff - you are more important!

Other Advice:

• Stand up for yourself - do not become a doormat - if someone teases you do not stand for it; tell your teacher, friends or anyone. It does help.
• Speak to other people who have been bullied, they will know what to do.
• If your teachers do not listen or take action make a row - you have a right - the links go to pages that highlight some of those rights.
• Don't let anyone fobb you off with the idea that your problems are not as significant as anyone else! Cos they are far from it everyone counts! Do not be afraid to show your individuality. If people around you at the moment don't like it people around the corner will!
• Bullies although it doesn't seem like are only confident from the outside, I personally don't buy that crap about being already scarred and having to take it out on others! they are cowards!

SADLY, exams won't go away, read these tips, follow them and SUCCEED!!

How to prepare:

• Speak to your teachers, they are the best source of info on how to revise, and can give you advice to what your weaknesses and strengths are.
• ALWAYS FOCUS ON your WEAKNESSES - spend more time on the areas you are not good at.
• Sort out a revision timetable early, at least 6 weeks before the exams start - download a revision timetable here
• Make sure that you have all the correct notes, essays and texts to revise from
• Get a set of revision guides - these are the best out there
• Revise in a quiet, calm place e.g your own room
• Take frequent breaks - do 20mins revision, relax for 20 mins etc.
• Use index cards to make notes - they are easy to revise from, and can be used for quick revison before an exam!
• Revise in short concentrated bursts, you remember more that way

In the exam:

• Read ALL the questions first
• Spend more time on the questions that have the most marks, its better to lose marks on 1-mark questions than 10-mark ones!
• Plan your time!, and keep an eye on the clock
• Remember F.C.C. - focus, calm and CONCENTRATE!!
• BE CALM!
• Read through your answers carefully before the end of the exam time

How NOT to prepare:

• DO NOT LEAVE REVISION TO THE NIGHT BEFORE, revision is really important, and must be done properly
• Don't revise in 5 hour chunks, you will remember NOTHING!!
• Do not revise in front of the TV/radio, try to schedule your revision before and after EastEnders/soap of choice!!

What do you do next?

I choose... Further Education:

• Remember to apply early for the place you want most - have two or three other choices...just in case!!
• Consult a careers database such as KUDOS - it can offer help on what subject to study if you are aiming at a specific subject.
• Decide whether you want GNVQ or A-level - the difference is that GNVQ has tests along the way, whereas A-level has just one series of exams at the end (for advice on how to revise go here).
• Have a back-up in case you don't get the grade you want.
  

I choose... A Job:

• Look out for opportunities - a job starting as a lighting engineer in TV could turn into a producer.
• Don't be afraid to ask people for a job/training most times if you shown interest you can go far - in any case all they can say is no.
• Modern Apprenticeships are golden opportunites - they offer on the job training, allowing you to get paid to learn your trade!