Bullying - Don't Suffer in Silence - an anti-bullying pack for schools

Professor Peter Smith (Goldmith's College, University of London)

University of London

English

English

Anti-bullying pack,

Research

Policy Makers, Teachers, School Directors.

21 - 100 pages

This pack is based on research, relevant experience and current legislation. The pack begins with a section on a whole school policy, including guidance on establishing a policy in four stages:

1) Raising awareness & consultation
2) Implementation
3) Monitoring
4) Evaluation

Part 2 is about pupil's experiences, based on a survey of 5 primary schools and 14 secondary schools, taking evidence from over 2000 pupils.

Part 3 provides information about survey methods
Part 4 provides information on strategies to combat bullying
Part 5 provides information on working with parents
Part 6 provides information on what is needed beyond the classroom e.g. in the playground
Part 7 Summarises 3 case studies
Part 8 Suggests sources of further information and helpful organisations
Part 9 provides advice for pupils, parents and families, including suggesting resources and organisations to help parents and families

Although this research didn't provide quite what we expected it does nevertheless have some useful information. The section on establishing a policy is helpful although most if not all schools in the UK will already have a policy in place.

Part 2 includes some interesting statistical information about the incidence of bullying and bullying trends across different age groups.

We particularly liked Part 4, which provides information on:

1) Curricular approaches to bullying
2) Choosing strategies for reducing bullying
3) Working with victims
4) When tougher measures are needed - mainly concentrating in the
range of sanctions available

Part 5 covers working with parents and gives helpful guidance for teachers and how to respond.

We were disappointed with Part 7 because we feel that the three case studies are of only very limited value.

Parts 8 & 9 however were better and contian useful references for teachers, school directors, parents and families.

Overall we feel that this is a worthwhile resource.

http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20050302035856/http://dfes.gov.uk/bullying/pack/02.pdf

Wilsthorpe Community School