Anti-bullying-Cyberbullying INSET for Staff
In response to Preventing and Tackling Bullying: Advice TEST for School Leaders, Staff and Governing Bodies (July 2011) and Safe to Learn (2008).
This is either a half day or a full day course, exploring in depth the psychology of bullying and the impact of the internet and other electronic media.
We explore specific strategies and psychological tools for working with targets/victims, perpetrators, bystanders and parents.
We encourage discussion and the sharing of experiences in group activities. We explore the interaction with The Law and the Justice system and the powers of schools and Headteachers under Section 93 of the Education & Inspections Act 2006.
This is either a half day or a full day course, exploring in depth the psychology of bullying and the impact of the internet and other electronic media.
We explore specific strategies and psychological tools for working with targets/victims, perpetrators, bystanders and parents.
We encourage discussion and the sharing of experiences in group activities. We explore the interaction with The Law and the Justice system and the powers of schools and Headteachers under Section 93 of the Education & Inspections Act 2006.
We end the session with a consideration of staff roles and responsibilities, and how to establish & maintain a safe environment in school.
The specific objectives of the staff training session are:
The specific objectives of the staff training session are:
- To provide a framework to determine when the actions of children & young people constitute bullying.
- To consider the changing nature of bullying (especially cyber bullying) and the additional associated risks.
- To provide some tools to work with participants in bullying (victims, perpetrators & parents).
- To explore understanding of roles and responsibilities in preventing bullying.
- To ensure awareness of how the law impacts upon bullying, and of schools' powers to manage it.