Over 90 Derbyshire primary and secondary schools are working towards the awards. Introducing 'buddy' systems whereby older pupils take new students under their wing. Training teachers in anti-bullying techniques and including bullying issues in curriculum lessons.
Schools joining the awards scheme receive an information pack.
It helps the school develop its anti-bullying commitment by discussing bullying issues in lessons, by improving communication with pupils and parents, by setting up monitoring and evaluation systems and by training staff. This is why the awards are so important, and next week's presentation will recognise the hard work and commitment of the six schools in developing their own anti-bullying policies and strategies. Schools taking part in the scheme work towards three levels of award - Initial, Interim and Excellence. Furness Vale and Stanton Vale respectively received their Interim and Initial awards last November.