As many people know, I moved to this country aged 11, unable to speak a word of English.
Some of my first school experiences involved being called a ‘p*ki’ and even having my head dunked in a pond by bigger kids as entertainment.
It’s time to talk about bullying.
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Some of my first school experiences involved being called a ‘p*ki’ and even having my head dunked in a pond by bigger kids as entertainment.
It’s time to talk about bullying.
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Coming to this country was hard, and yes, some kids could be cruel. Being a child from Iraq, I was seen as 'different'.
It’s hard to describe how I felt - anger, confusion, unfairness. Looking back, I didn’t know how to handle these feelings and emotions.
It’s hard to describe how I felt - anger, confusion, unfairness. Looking back, I didn’t know how to handle these feelings and emotions.
But one of the greatest things about our country is the people!
I often say to others, if you share your problem, regardless of what it is, people are always there to help. And this applies to bullying too.
I often say to others, if you share your problem, regardless of what it is, people are always there to help. And this applies to bullying too.
In fact, it's by sharing problems that I managed to move forward and settle. I'm here to tell you that it does get better.
I have to pinch myself each morning when I look at what this country has given me.
I have to pinch myself each morning when I look at what this country has given me.
It’s never easy to open up about these experiences, and it still isn’t.
But as Secretary of State for Education, it’s something I hope to raise awareness about and make a change.
But as Secretary of State for Education, it’s something I hope to raise awareness about and make a change.
That’s why I’m a strong supporter of respect being taught through our Relationship, Sex and Health Education curriculum.
We’ve also provided over £2 million to leading anti-bullying organisations, including the Diana Award.
We’ve also provided over £2 million to leading anti-bullying organisations, including the Diana Award.
Tomorrow (22 June), is the Don’t Face It Alone campaign day by @DianaAward @AntiBullyingPro
I would urge everyone to share this message and #SpeakOutAboutBullying🗣 to raise awareness.
Together, we can make a change 💪🏽
I would urge everyone to share this message and #SpeakOutAboutBullying🗣 to raise awareness.
Together, we can make a change 💪🏽
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