Bullying is a social phenomenon and can be found inside and outside school, in the work place or in the community. In fact it is found wherever groups of individuals meet and socialise. Schools are under a statutory duty to have a pupil behaviour policy (including an anti-bullying policy) which clearly describes what is done to prevent bullying in school and what will happen in the event of a bullying incident taking place. Bullying outside school must be addressed because it can have a serious and long lasting effect on the target’s emotional and mental health. This can lead to school phobia, truancy, poor academic achievement, low self-esteem and, in extreme and tragic cases, suicide.
It is the responsibility not only of the school community but society as a whole to do everything in its power to eradicate bullying.
Leicester City Council and Leicestershire County Council have created this booklet through working in partnership with schools, parents, other agencies and voluntary bodies because they seek to create a fair, just and violence free community.
Please click on the attachment below to download a copy.
