"There was no clause at odds with DfES policy," explains Ennals. "There was a line in the statement of purpose that some people took out of context, implying we didn't think punishment (of bullies) would ever work. But that wasn't and isn't our position." He says future wording of the statement will be clearer.
Ennals believes the alliance is working, citing a rise in the awareness of bullying and recognition of the significance it plays in the lives of children and young people since it launched. He says a start has also been made on making it easier for schools, local authorities and parents to navigate the programmes available.
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