Anti-bullying policy template for Northern Ireland schools
A practical structure for reviewing an NI school anti-bullying policy before Anti-Bullying Week or a wider pastoral review.
Template structure
A useful anti-bullying policy should define bullying behaviour, explain reporting routes, describe recording expectations, set out responsibilities, show how pupils and parents are consulted, and explain how the policy is reviewed.
The template should also make clear how the school responds after a concern is raised: who listens, who records, who communicates with home, what follow-up checks happen and how staff know whether the behaviour has stopped.
Pupil and parent consultation
Policy review is stronger when pupils can explain whether reporting routes feel realistic and whether adults respond consistently. Parent-facing language should be clear enough for families to understand what happens after a concern is raised.
Schools can use pupil council, class discussion, anonymous feedback or parent surveys to test whether the policy is visible and believable. The most useful consultation asks practical questions, not just whether people have read the document.
Download the checklist
The Phase 1 NI checklist will turn this page into a gated download with a review schedule, recording prompts and a clear policy audit structure.
Open the NI Anti-Bullying Policy Checklist or use the general policy checklist preview if you want the cross-border version first.