Anti-bullying support for Northern Ireland schools
Northern Ireland schools need anti-bullying work that fits the Addressing Bullying in Schools Act, Education Authority guidance, pastoral practice and pupil wellbeing.
Northern Ireland policy context
The Addressing Bullying in Schools Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 gives schools a clear legal context for anti-bullying policy, recording and review. Campaign activity should therefore connect with real school procedures, not sit apart from them.
This hub page links to the Phase 1 NI policy pages covering the Act summary, policy template and Education Authority resources.
How schools can use this hub
Principals, pastoral leads and anti-bullying coordinators can use the campaign resources for November planning, then use the policy checklist to review consistency in recording, language and response.
For pupil-facing activity, the classroom pack gives ready-to-use assembly and lesson material that can be adapted by phase.
Northern Ireland policy pages
- Addressing Bullying in Schools Act summary
- Anti-bullying policy template for NI schools
- Education Authority resources guide