Anti-Bullying

The DES anti-bullying procedures recommend a school wide approach to dealing with bullying behaviour as a key element of best practice. 

Key to addressing bullying, within the school environment, is the fostering of an ethos under which bullying is unacceptable. A school wide anti-bullying ethos is enhanced and supported by:

• The development of a school wide anti-bullying policy.
• A climate that encourages the disclosure of bullying behaviour.
• Anti-bullying awareness raising measures amongst teachers, students and parents.
• A school wide agreement regarding procedures and supports.
• Collaboration with local agencies.
• Ongoing evaluation of the overall effectiveness of the anti-bullying work.

• Action Plan on Bullying: Report of the Anti-Bullying Working Group to the Minister for Education and Skills
• PDST Anti-Bullying Template
• PDST Information Booklet
• PDST Seminar - Internet Safety, Cyber Safety and Bullying (PDF)

• Action Plan for Online Safety
• Digital Learning Framework
• PDST Digital Technology Team 
• The Impact of Bullying - Video (Caution Advised, sensitive material for teachers only)
• DES Anti-Bullying resources, support materials and information for schools
• DES Anti-Bullying advice for parents and pupils
• National Disability Council - Information on Preventing Bullying of Children with SEN
• Tackle Bullying
• Primary Wellbeing Online Resource Portal 
• Internet Safety Advice: Top Tips for Parents
• Dealing with Cyberbullying in Schools