Fighting social story

Social Story: Fighting Is Not Cool – Making Safe Choices at School

This simple and child-friendly social story is designed to support young children who may be fighting, hitting or using physical behaviour at school, particularly when they believe fighting makes them look “cool” or impresses their friends.

The story helps children understand why fighting is unsafe, how it can make other people feel, and the positive choices they can make instead.

It encourages children to:

• Keep their hands and feet to themselves
• Understand that fighting can hurt others
• Recognise that being kind and making safe choices is cool
• Walk away from conflict
• Use their words to solve problems
• Ask a trusted adult for help
• Feel proud when they make positive choices

Ideal for EYFS, KS1, SEND, behaviour interventions, pastoral support and 1:1 work.

This resource can be read regularly with a child to reinforce positive behaviour and provide clear, consistent reminders about staying safe at school.