This episode is published as Anti-Bullying Week 2021 takes place (November 15-19) and looks at how schools can prevent and respond to bullying behaviours and incidents.
Our experts discuss core principles of anti-bullying work and which students are most likely to be victims.
We look at the role of school structures, policies and culture, including what whole-school approaches look like, what makes for an effective anti-bullying policy, using student voice, how to nurture the right school culture, LGBT+ inclusion, CPD, and family engagement.
We look at the role of education in anti-bullying work, including making children aware of what bullying behaviours are, supporting children to manage disagreements, and signposting to resources.
We preview this year’s #AntiBullyingWeek including its theme of One Kind Word and also look specifically at LGBT+ inclusion work.
Finally, we consider how to respond to incidents of bullying, including breaking down the barriers to reporting and how we should be dealing with perpetrators of bullying.
This episode is hosted by SecEd editor Pete Henshaw and our two expert guests are:
- Martha Evans, director, Anti-Bullying Alliance, the organisers of Anti-Bullying Week (#AntiBullyingWeek): https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/anti-bullying-week
- Dominic Arnall, chief executive, Just Like Us, an LGBT+ young people's charity: www.justlikeus.org/about
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