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17 Feb 09
Ofsted finds serious bullying problems
44% of 10 to 15-year-olds think that bullying is not dealt with very well in their school, and nearly half have been bullied in school in the past year, according to data collected by Ofsted. Bullying can have a profound effect on how pupils feel about school and can harm their well-being and educational achievement. However, a healthy level of self-esteem can increase pupils’ ability to cope.
“Some early experiences in life can have a devastating effect on the possession of healthy self-esteem. Teachers and group leaders can help to counter this by giving pupils a chance to learn to be at ease with themselves and others, to form positive beliefs and habits, and to discard negative ones.”
Murray White, Author of 50 Activities for Raising Self-Esteem
Because children with low self-esteem are more likely to become bullies themselves, work on self-esteem can also help schools to tackle the problem at its source.
Pearson Publishing’s 50 Activities for Raising Self-Esteem is full of practical suggestions and materials that can help schools to tackle this issue. Schools can use it to provide a research-based approach to bullying that improves the well-being of all pupils through fun activities and social and emotional learning techniques.
For more information on 50 Activities for Raising Self-Esteem, use the link below or ring 01223 350555.