New ‘Respect for All’ – The National Approach to Anti-Bullying for Scotland’s Children and Young People – launching later this year

New ‘Respect for All’ – The National Approach to Anti-Bullying for Scotland’s Children and Young People – launching later this year

Refreshed anti-bullying guidance is set to be launched later this year and is for everyone who works with, or cares for, children and young people across Scotland.

‘Respect for All: The National Approach to Anti-Bullying for Scotland’s Children and Young People aims to ensure that all sectors and communities are consistently and coherently contributing to a holistic approach to anti-bullying.

The refreshed guidance will support all adults working with children and young people to create safe and inclusive environments where bullying cannot thrive.

Looking ahead to the launch of the refreshed ‘Respect for All’, Lorraine Glass, Director of respectme, said:

“We welcomed the opportunity to work collaboratively with the Scottish Government and other vital partners in the sector to develop this refreshed guidance to ensure children and young people experience a coherent and consistent approach to bullying.

“For all adults who play a role in the lives of children and young people, this guidance creates a vital opportunity for renewed focus and energy on preventing and responding effectively to bullying, to ensure every child in Scotland realises their right to live free from bullying and harassment.

 “We welcome the emphasis this guidance places on early intervention to prevent bullying, by promoting positive climates and relationships based on respect. When implemented well, the focus on creating inclusive environments, together with the explicit message that bullying motivated by prejudiced attitudes has no place in Scotland, will combine to create a safe, happy and healthy context for learning and play for all children and young people.”