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.
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