Episodes of bullying are rarely confined to one place. Something that starts in the playground often spills over into the community - and vice versa. Any successful approach to bullying must involve the whole community.

Adults have no right to expect children not to bully each other if they provide a bullying role model in the way that they interact with children or each other. All adults with responsibilities for the welfare of children and young people should adopt common approaches to dealing with bullying wherever it occurs - at school, in the community or at home.