Log In
Register
This blog discusses the issue of educating children from a young school age about bullying. In general, if children are taught from a young age that bullying is unacceptable, these lessons and values will carry on into adulthood. Bullying education in schools is vital, as is an anti-bullying policy which teachers must be familiar with.
Anti-Bullying Education for All
In an ideal world, bullying prevention would be practiced throughout society, in the home and in schools. However, the reality is often very different. While home life and other social factors play a large part in the causes and prevention of bullying, the role of schools in the prevention of anti-social behaviour is crucial. This education needs to start as early as possible.
From the time a child starts school, anti-bullying education needs to be part of the curriculum. Anti-bullying policies and bullying education are generally implemented within the education departments of the UK and Ireland. However, it is extremely important for children to be actively involved in drafting their schools anti-bullying policies. Encouraging students to stamp out bullying in their school environment will enable them to continue these practices in their family lives and other social interactions.
What to Teach Children About Bullying
Some people may believe that implementing an anti-bullying policy with very young school children is a bit extreme. However, the reality is that the earlier such education starts, the easier it is to uphold. Children who are taught at a young age to be accepting and inclusive towards all are much more likely to carry this mindset into adolescence. Teaching young children to play fairly and treat others with respect plants positive seeds in young minds — they soon learn that bullying is not acceptable.
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