Making Your School a Bully-free Zone

Roger Hurn

2659Paper-based / ePackFeb 00
ISBN: Paper-based 978 1 85749 631 4; ePack 978 1 84070 602 4

A vital whole school resource

All headteachers now have a statutory duty to put in place measures to prevent bullying in their schools. This important publication provides essential guidance and practical support as they work to meet this obligation. It provides resources for headteachers, deputies and class teachers plus materials for governors, parents and pupils.

Part 1: Developing a school policy

Contents include:

• An introduction to relevant legislation
• Anti-bullying strategies
• Creating policy documentation
• Enlisting the support of parents

Part 2: Classroom activities

These are centred around five stories based on actual events that illuminate many key aspects of bullying. Each comes with suggestions for discussion thus helping children to develop a better understanding of both the victim and the bully. Pupils are encouraged to voice their opinions, frustrations and fears in whole class and group settings so that bullying becomes an open issue.

Contents

Introduction

How to use this pack

Whole school issues

• Legislation and the statutory responsibilities of schools
• Developing a whole school policy
• Implementation stategies
• Some practical anti-bullying strategies

Classroom materials

• Using the stories
• Using the play
• Story 1 - You Can't Play, It's Mine
• Story 2 - A Pinch and a Punch
• Story 3 - You're Not My Friend Anymore
• Story 4 - The New Boy
• Story 5 - Smart Sandals
• Play - They Came From Outer Space

Further information