What are the best ways of tackling bullying in school?

According to the anti-bullying pack ('Action Against Bullying') which was sent to all schools in Scotland, the most important thing a school can do to tackle bullying is to have a clear policy which pupils, staff and parents support. A school can also use the curriculum to raise awareness and to get the message across that bullying is unacceptable. A key message of the pack is to encourage a feeling of openness in the school, one which encourages children to speak up if they are being bullied.
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Article details

M Johnstone, P Munn and L Edwards (1992) 'Action Against Bullying: a support pack for schools', Edinburgh: Scottish Council for Research in Education.
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Author details

Professor Pamela Munn is Dean of Moray House School of Education at The University of Edinburgh. She is also Director of the Anti-Bullying Network and the Scottish Schools Ethos Network, which are both based at The University of Edinburgh. She has been involved in research projects on bullying, discipline and truancy for a number years. Among her many publications on these topics are two major anti-bullying support packs which were sent to all schools in Scotland and which have received enthusiastic international attention. You may visit the website of Moray House School of Education and also the website of the Scottish Schools Ethos Network.
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