3/ Prevention

The best way for schools to manage bullying is to create an environment where it’s less likely to happen in the first place. The impact of bullying spreads wide, it affects relationships, wellbeing, attendance and achievement. So preventative approaches should also reach all areas of school life.

reward schools work hard to embed their values across the school community. Kindness, respect and empathy are both taught and modelled. Schools develop approaches to building nurturing relationships that are tailored to their own communities. Creative anti-bullying inputs are included in the curriculum and pupils are involved in its development. Emotional wellbeing is a priority, and pupils are able to access calm spaces that meet their needs. The whole school community is involved in reviewing and improving anti-bullying practices.

Pupils’ views underpin all prevention activity. Pupil voice groups allow children and young people to have a say in preventing bullying and lead on activities that support this. Their needs are assessed and inform developments in practice.