As Children Now went to press, Knight was due to address a conference ontackling prejudice-related bullying being held by the teacher's unionNASUWT.
Speaking in the run-up, he said: "Bullying of any kind should not betolerated. I am working hard with various organisations, includingteaching unions such as NASUWT, to ensure prejudice-driven bullying isstamped out."
The conference comes two weeks after Muslim girls at a comprehensiveschool in Nottingham were abused and hit by White pupils after theschool prevented them from praying inside.
The minister was also expected to use his speech to flag upAnti-bullying Week, which takes place next week.
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