STUDENTS across the county have been learning about ways to spot bullying as part of Anti-Bullying Week.

And at St Swithun’s CofE Primary School in Kennington, students from Years 5 and 6 taught younger pupils how to spot bullying using teddies.

The school has nine anti-bullying ambassadors who are taught how to spot bullying and other pupils are encouraged to speak to them if they have any concerns.

One ambassador, Louis Robinson, 10, said: “We use the teddies to tell a story about one of the teddies being left out.

“I think the younger children learn a lot from it. We teach them how to recognise bullying.”

His teacher Rachel Moon said: “If children are feeling worried or concerned they can speak to one of the ambassadors in the playground.”

At Oxford Tutorial College, GCSE English students wrote articles, held discussions and used drama to promote an awareness of bullying.

The 15-year-old pupils studying at the sixth form college in King Edward Street, Oxford, also wrote hypothetical agony aunt letters from people who were being bullied, as well as replies.

Anti-Bullying Week, which finishes tomorrow, involves schools, colleges and youth groups across the country.

Cameron Findlay-Smith, 15, was presented with a cake by principal David Wilkins, for the most effective anti-bullying poster.

His design will be displayed in the college.

Cameron, from Hinksey Hill, Oxford, said: “It was great to win the cake and I will be sharing it with the class.”

Today, youngsters and staff from 18 schools are attending a special anti-bullying event at Warriner School in Bloxham.

It will feature training sessions on recognising and responding to bullying, talks, discussions and action planning to run campaigns to reduce bullying.