Bullying ... is less likely to occur if the school (governors, teachers, parents and pupils) is engaged in designing and implementing an anti-bullying strategy.

Cyberbullying :
In response to a growing demand Dignity at School is organising three special courses focussing on the issue of Cyberbullying and will include:

'An Introduction to Cyberbullying for Parents' - a 2-hour evening session covering the nature of cyberbullying, what to look for in your children's behaviour, how to reduce the risks, what to do if you suspect cyberbullying, and what you should expect of your school.

'An Introduction to Cyberbullying for Teachers and Governors' - a half-day session covering the nature of cyberbullying, the effects on students and the school, the legal position, the problems of tackling cyberbullying, and allocating responsibilities.
Example timetable

'Developing a Strategy for Dealing with Cyberbullying' - a one day session for teachers and governors covering the nature and effects of cyberbullying, the legal position, student engagement in policy formation, Cyberspace Acceptable Use Agreements, cyberbullying interventions, reporting, monitoring and evaluation of interventions.
Example timetable

Space on these courses is limited. Please contact karen@dignityatschool.co.uk if you would like further details.

We offer a range of bespoke and general training, including:

Awareness raising programmes and presentations adapted for all levels.

Workshops for teachers: covering the indicators of bullying, how to monitor and record behaviour, creating a policy and Codes of Conduct, and ways of engaging students in the anti-bullying process.

Workshops for students: at which students engage in the discussion as to the nature of bullying within the school (the types of bullying, risk areas, responses etc.); explore the emotions attached to such behaviour; consider the school culture and changes that might be made to improve the situation; and review the range of interventions available and what would work in their own school.