Background

Every school must have measures in place to prevent all forms of bullying.

Section 89 of the Education and Inspections Act 2006 provides that maintained schools must have measures to encourage good behaviour and prevent all forms of bullying amongst pupils. These measures should be part of the school’s behaviour policy which must be communicated to all pupils, school staff and parents.

The Independent School Standards Regulations 2010 provides that the proprietor of an Academy or other independent school is required to ensure that an effective anti-bullying strategy is drawn up and implemented.

Schools as public bodies have duties under The Equality Act 2010 to eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation.

Local guidance

Anti-bullying (Equalities)
Safeguarding in Education
Child Protection Procedures

DfE guidance

Preventing and tackling bullying

National guidance

​Anti-Bullying Alliance​
School strategies for preventing and tackling bullying​