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In repeated surveys and reports, a large proportion of teachers/principals are reluctant to admit that their school has a significant bullying problem. This can happen for a number of reasons.
Could it be that, unless it is brought to their attention, many school professionals do not pick up on the signs? Are they being honest when they say bullying isn’t a problem?
Some may be worried about the effect this admission will have on the school’s reputation, while others are concerned about the time and money required to deal effectively with bullying.
The Price of Dealing with Bullying
What about cost? In the case of bullying, prevention is far more cost-effective and beneficial than the cure. In all incidences of bullying, the inevitable investigation will mean teachers must spend time dealing with the issue rather than teaching the students. The truth is, dealing with a case of serious bullying is far more expensive in terms of money and time than implementing a strong anti-bullying policy.
Anti-Bullying Policy
Even if there are no obvious signs of bullying, what better way to enhance the reputation of a school than with a robust anti-bullying policy? Parents will be impressed that the school takes this issue seriously enough to implement zero-tolerance in relation to bullying or any sort of anti-social behaviour.
It is better to have an anti-bullying policy in place, which is publicised adequately so that the whole school knows it exists, than to take unprepared action after any bullying happens.
No student should be unaware of the action that will be taken against bullies. All teachers and students should know what to do if they witness bullying and all targets of bullying should feel reassured that the school will take their complaint seriously and with swift action taken. Ultimately, students will feel happy and secure in an atmosphere which is conducive to learning.
Finally, it goes without saying that teachers must never be disrespectful or abusive to students. Young people learn by example and poor teacher behaviour can make students feel resentful towards the whole teaching staff. In such cases, the academic performance of the school will suffer. Bullying is unacceptable in every form and must be stamped out.
Bullying Resources
Bullying — A Complete Approach
Contains hints and tips for teachers, parents and young people to enable them to identify and tackle bullying.
- Age range: 12 years and upwards
- Category: Schools
- Published: 1999
- Last revised: 2022
- Pages: 94
Bullying in the Workplace
This pack provides guidance for companies on tackling workplace bullying, supporting the targets of bullying and ensuring the wellbeing of staff.
- Category: Business
- Published: 2020
- Last revised: 2022
- Pages: 50
Bullying Lesson Plans
Bullying and Cyberbullying
This lesson plan covers how to deal with bullying and cyberbullying and contains handouts for the classroom.
- Age range: 12 years and upwards
- Category: Schools
- Published: 2019
- Last revised: 2021
- Pages: 15
Bullying
This covers bullying, the types of bullying, the bully, the target and how to tackle bullying.
- Age range: 12 years and upwards
- Category: Schools
- Published: 2019
- Last revised: 2021
- Pages: 13
Playground Bullying
A lesson plan on playground bullying, the issues caused and addressing the topic.
- Age range: 12 years and upwards
- Category: Schools
- Published: 2022
- Pages: 17
Free Bullying Resources
Anti-Bullying Policy For Workplaces
A free template to help you develop your own anti-bullying policy for your workplace.
- Category: Business
- Pages: 8
Free Download
Anti-Bullying Policy For Schools
A free template to help you develop your own anti-bullying policy for your school.
- Category: Schools
- Pages: 8
Free Download
Targets of Bullying
This free download covers what a bully is and the targets of bullying. See our resource pack 'Bullying — A Complete Approach' for a more comprehensive discussion on bullying, including worksheets, activities and lessons.
- Category: Schools
- Pages: 6
Free Download