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Checklist for schools in Wales to tackle bullying Estyn: Too many suffer school bullying in Wales
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Too many school pupils are still suffering from bullying, Wales education watchdog is warning.Too many school pupils are still suffering from bullying, Wales education watchdog is warning.
Estyn says there needs to be greater support for 'at risk' groups who are targeted because of their sexuality, ethnicity, religion or disability.Estyn says there needs to be greater support for 'at risk' groups who are targeted because of their sexuality, ethnicity, religion or disability.
The rise in cyber bullying is a particular problem for schools because it is anonymous and pupils can be too embarrassed to report it.
Education inspectors have also drawn up an anti-bullying checklist for schools.Education inspectors have also drawn up an anti-bullying checklist for schools.
The report found common weaknesses across schools when it came to bullying, from recording incidents to consulting pupils on the issue. The report found how different schools deal with bullying varies widely - and even between different staff at the same school.
While exact figures were not known, the report said different studies had estimated that between one-fifth and a half of all pupils suffered bullying at some point at school. The rise in cyber bullying was a concern for most secondary schools, with Estyn finding it difficult for staff and pupils and staff to deal with.
While pupils in nearly all schools knew who to tell if they saw or experienced bullying, the report found those in secondary school ere less confident than younger children that the school would be able to do anything about it. It was often unreported because pupils feel too ashamed to talk about it.
Often by the time teachers become aware of cyber bullying, it has been taking place for some time.
The report includes a checklist of anti-bullying practices which it recommends schools should have in place.The report includes a checklist of anti-bullying practices which it recommends schools should have in place.
Estyn chief inspector Ann Keane said: "Schools should be places where all pupils feel safe and able to learn. Bullying not only affects a child emotionally and psychologically, but can result in poor attendance and underachievement. These include:
"Our report outlines common weaknesses and provides schools with an anti-bullying checklist to use to see if they are on track. Estyn chief inspector Ann Keane said: "Schools should be places where all pupils feel safe and able to learn. Bullying not only affects a child emotionally and psychologically, but can result in poor attendance and underachievement."
"Schools should provide staff with training on how to identify, prevent and manage bullying so that they can eliminate this behaviour from our classrooms. While exact figures are not known, studies estimate between one-fifth and a half of all pupils suffered bullying at some point.
The report praised some schools for good initiatives aimed at preventing bullying. Tackling cyber bullying case study - Dwr-y-Felin School, Neath
Source: Estyn
Pupils in secondary schools are less confident than younger children that the school would be able to do anything about it.
But some schools are praised for good initiatives aimed at preventing bullying.
They included Hafod Primary School, Swansea, for its panel of pupils able to call suspected bullies to account and Eveswell Primary School in Newport for eradicating homophobic language.They included Hafod Primary School, Swansea, for its panel of pupils able to call suspected bullies to account and Eveswell Primary School in Newport for eradicating homophobic language.
Crickhowell High School, Powys, was praised for creating a more tolerant atmosphere by teaching pupils about diversity and equality through the curriculum.Crickhowell High School, Powys, was praised for creating a more tolerant atmosphere by teaching pupils about diversity and equality through the curriculum.