Talking from experience of having been badly bullied at school, you did the right thing by taking her away from the bullies. As for your so called friends you are well shot of them.

I got badly bullied in my First and Second Year of high school. When I was younger I was very shy and quiet. I never found out why the bullies picked on me but they made my life hell. I hated the school. I did not tell my parents what was going on as I was to ashamed.

I only told my parent's about the one incident as i was left with bruising on my neck after what happened. I had been sitting in class talking waiting for the teacher to come in when all of a sudden the ends of my scarf were grabbed from behind. The bully and the other kids thought it was hilarious watching me trying to pull my scarf off as he pulled it tighter and tighter. He pulled it so tight that he pulled my chair back so that it was tilting. This meant he had a better grip on the scarf and I could not get it off. Just as I was about to pass out, my teacher walked in and saw what was happening. She probably saved my life as I do not think he would have stopped pulling.

The bully got hauled in front of the Head and his parents were informed. They also informed my parents as I had to be checked over by the a doctor to make sure that I was okay. My parents were furious and my dad wanted to report the bully to the police. I refused to let him do this. The bully was made to apologise to me which he did. After that the school decided it was dealt with and a one off incident.

After 2 years of bullying which did not stop after that incident, we moved away from the town. I loved my new school and I did really well. Trust me, the best thing that you ever did was to take your daughter out of the school.

When it comes to bullying, in my experience and the experience of my friend's who have kids at school a lot of the time, the schools do not want to know.

You followed your instincts and you did the right thing. I am so pleased that your daughter is now a lot happier and doing well.

Dormouse