This is supposed to be a positive way of dealing with bullying and apparently surveys have found up to 85 per cent of disputes result in lasting settlements. This is one of my favourite schemes, which combine many of the other options, principly befriending and mediation with peers counselling other pupils. Used more frequently in British schools, they generally involve referral by staff, drop-in service, work with tutor groups, and keeping an eye on vulnerable pupils at break. Developing skills related to the curriculum by identifying problems and finding solutions, with an action plan. Bullied pupils talk about their experiences and then practice effective responses.
Younger children spend smaller amounts of time learning techniques .
I m pleased to see this included in the guidelines as many pupils lack confidence to stand up for themselves . The DfES says that some pupils behaviour can contribute to bullying but adds this in no way justifies it . An outline is given of behaviour that may make other pupils annoyed, such as hyperactivity and fighting back even when slightly provoked. It is rightly recognised that the pupil needs better social skills and there is advice on how to achieve that through assertiveness and conflict resolution. The DfES recognises that there are persistent and violent bullies in schools, whose behaviour is intractable and difficult to change.