Article: Dealing with Bullying
Bullying is a key issue in schools and how schools recognise and
respond to bullying is a key judgement for Ofsted.
A new page containing advice, guidance and links to valuable
resources is available here.
Preventing and Tackling Bullying
There are a number of statutory obligations on schools with
regard to behaviour which establish clear responsibilities to
respond to bullying. Every school must have measures to
encourage good behaviour and prevent all forms of bullying amongst
pupils. This Department for Education document,
Preventing and Tackling Bullying
replaces previous advice and aims to embed anti-bullying
work in schools. It outlines the Government's approach to
bullying, legal obligations and the powers schools have to tackle
bullying. It also sets out the principles which underpin the most
effective anti-bullying strategies in schools. Further resources
are listed for school staff to access specialist information
on specific issues that they face.
The government has alo published
guidance to schools to support young people who have
been victims of bullying
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A Discussion Guide on a campaign entitled "This is Abuse"
has been published by the Home Office. It is
aimed mainly at teachers to help prevent teenagers from
becoming victims or perpetrators of abusive relationships.
Anti-Bullying week took place from 18th to 22nd
November last year. The Yorkshire and Humerside Grid for
Learning provides
ideas for activities in school which may
be useful at any time of year.
This year's Anti Bullying week is from 17th to 21st
November 2014. The theme is "Let's Stop
Bullying Together"
Barnsley Safeguarding Children Board Policies and
Procedures are available
here