Suggestions on How Bullying Can Be Checked in Schools 

Schools should ensure that their anti-bullying policies are etched into the consciousness of every staff 

member, whether academic or non-academic by: 

✔Holding Workshops to enlighten staff members on all the forms of bullying 

✔Enlightening parents about bullying and the punitive measures that would be meted out if their kids 

are caught in the act 

✔Conducting assemblies regularly to speak against bullying 

✔Ensuring form teachers, and even subject teachers, are more sensitive to their students i.e. their 

moods, appearance, body language, performance, attendance 

✔Emphasising on it regularly during PTAs, staff briefings, and form business in the classroom 

✔ Creating a roster and assigning duty teachers who must be on alert and give a detailed report on what 

happened during their days of duties 

✔Placing posters or signposts in strategic areas around the school 

✔Encouraging kids to speak up and stand up for themselves and peers when they see any form of 

bullying practised. 

✔Report every case of bullying. Let students know they aren't snitching when they speak up. Teachers 

should also be encouraged to be approachable 

✔Setting up a disciplinary committee comprising committed and disciplined staff members 

✔Punishing defaulters appropriately irrespective of status 

✔Following-up on cases of bullying that have been reported previously 

Most importantly, these should be implemented! 

Mmemshima Sharon Attai   C

TTOM

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