Counteracting bullying at school

It includes a comprehensive approach: the school develops an action plan and cooperates with parents, while students are advised not to remain silent, to turn to trusted adults, to seek support from friends, to remain calm and avoid face-to-face conflicts, and in serious cases, to contact hotlines and the police, as the school must respond immediately, including notifying the police and social services, in accordance with the law. 

1. For students: what to do

Don't be silent: 

Tell an adult you trust (teacher, psychologist, parents). 

Seek support: 

Stay with friends, do not remain alone in dangerous places (toilets, changing rooms). 

Stay calm: 

Avoid responding to aggression with aggression, try to ignore the offender or use humour if possible. 

Be persistent: 

Confidently tell them to stop, but do not get into a fight. 

Call the helplines: 

116 111 (mobile) for children and parents (free of charge). 

Protection from cyberbullying:

Remember your password, do not share personal information about yourself, your parents or relatives online or with strangers. Do not disclose personal electronic account details, bank details or passport details.

2. For parents: how to act

Support your child:

Listen, do not blame them, reassure them that they are not to blame, and that you will help. 

Communicate with the school: 

talk to the class teacher, psychologist, head teacher. Write an official statement about the bullying. 

Do not try to deal with it yourself: 

Do not go directly to the bully or their parents; this should be handled by the school to avoid legal issues. 

Work on your child's confidence: 

Help them improve their self-esteem and find clubs where they will feel better. 

3. For the school: how to respond

Have a plan to counter bullying and make it public.

Respond immediately to all cases: notify the police, child services, the parents of the victim and the bully, and convene a commission within 3 working days.

Provide psychological support for all participants (victims, perpetrators, witnesses). 

Create a safe environment through preventive measures (training, educational sessions), involve parents. 

4. Legal aspects

The law places responsibility for safety on the school, so it is important to record reports. 

In cases of serious physical violence, contact the police, and the headteacher is obliged to notify the relevant services. 

 

Lyceum support telephone number: __________

Contact details for services dealing with bullying and violence: __________

Helpline: 116 111 (mobile)