Understanding and changing bullying dynamics in mainstream and special schools

Bullying is a public health priority that affects ~30% of children and young children in mainstream schools and up to 69% of children with special educational needs. This talk will consider what we know about bullying involvement and impact in both mainstream and special schools for pupils aged 4-16, but also what we don’t know. It will discuss two UK-based RCTs, the healthy-context paradox, peer network analysis, parent and staff involvement in a revised bullying definition and the introduction of a new term ‘count-connecting’. Throughout, we will discover the power of peers to reduce victimisation and improve mental health.

This seminar is part of the Child Development and Learning (CDL) Seminar Series.

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