Challenging bullying is a government priority, set by it to "safeguard and promote the welfare" of children and young people. Safeguarding is clearly seen as being much broader than child protection to "encompass issues such as health and safety, and bullying".
Every Child Matters (ECM) and the Children Act 2004 both made bullying a key focus. Under the outcome Staying Safe, ECM set as a target "a reduction in the percentage of 11- to 15-year-olds who state they have been bullied in the last 12 months". This target is measured through the annual TellUs Survey.
Several public service agreements (PSAs) and national indicators (NIs) relate to bullying (see box). Local authorities adopt targets against these indicators in local area agreements and have developed anti-bullying strategies, which should involve local safeguarding children boards.
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
