Bullying for schools

Bullying can continue over time, is often hidden from adults and will probably continue if no action is taken.

There is a growing awareness in Australia and other parts of the world about the level and impact of bullying in schools.

Schools and their teaching staff have a duty to take reasonable care for the safety and wellbeing of students.

Major international reviews and evaluations have sought to identify the most effective approaches and strategies for preventing bullying.

Approaches include a heightened focus on relationships, engagement and positive classroom and behaviour management.

Reports from school children across a range of countries indicate that interventions by teachers in cases of bullying are commonly unsuccessful, especially with older students.

eSmart Schools is a behaviour-change initiative designed to help schools improve cyber safety and reduce cyber bullying and bullying.

Student wellbeing and academic success is enhanced when parents are involved in their child's educational journey.

A number of factors determine whether bystanders will and can act in bullying situations or not.

More about the DVD resource Asperger's and Bullying: An Inclusive Educational Approach.

The states and territories have developed their own strategies, policies, tools and advice to schools about bullying.