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Hi Kriston, The first that they knew of it was when I mentioned it to DS's teacher. It transpires that this boy had also hurt another boy on the same day. The school were very proactive, took it seriously and had sorted it out by lunchtime today (the boy concerned admitted to his actions).

Good. It would have been better if they heard about it before you told them, but I'm glad (and relieved!) that they handled it so swiftly and proactively.

Actually, Tiz, the school might very well have taken action against your son, I'm sorry to say. Most school have a NO violence policy and that includes self-defense (repulsively stupid, I know). I know this from experience. When I was in high school I did exactly what your son did and ended up getting a one day suspension for it, the only trouble I EVER had in school. The instigators got 3 days. The school understood the situation and was very sympathetic to myself and the friend I stood up for, but they said if we were involved in a fight they HAD to suspend us.

From someone who got bullied a lot, that list is actually very good. Staying in groups, although not a permanent solution, is helpful, as is ignoring bullies and removing yourself from the situation.