Questions about safety
Try questions such as: I know who I can speak to if I am worried about bullying. Adults in school listen carefully when pupils ask for help. Pupils in my year group know the difference between conflict and bullying behaviour.
Questions about reporting
Ask whether pupils know the reporting route, whether they believe adults will follow up, and what might stop someone from asking for help. Give pupils anonymous ways to answer honestly.
Questions about bystanders
Ask pupils what they think a safe bystander can do. Include options such as checking in privately, not forwarding messages, telling a trusted adult or distracting safely.
How to use the answers
Do not collect pupil voice unless leaders are prepared to act on it. Use the answers to update assemblies, staff briefings, parent messages and policy review priorities.
Useful official resources
Anti-Bullying Alliance OpenEducation Authority NI OpenDepartment of Education Ireland: Bi Cinealta procedures Open