STRATEGIES FOR PREVENTING AND ADDRESSING BULLYING
This course equips educators with essential knowledge and practical strategies to effectively address and prevent bullying in their classrooms and schools. Through a blend of research-based information, interactive activities, and collaborative discussions, participants will learn how to create a safe and inclusive environment for all students. The course emphasises proactive measures, intervention techniques, and community engagement to foster a culture of respect and empathy.
Objectives:
- Understand Bullying Dynamics: Define and differentiate between types of bullying (physical, verbal, relational, cyber) and recognise their impact on students.
- Identify Signs of Bullying: Develop skills to recognise the signs of bullying in students, including behavioural changes and emotional distress.
- Implement Effective Interventions: Learn intervention strategies for responding to bullying incidents and supporting affected students.
- Foster an Inclusive Classroom Environment: Explore methods for promoting empathy, inclusivity, and respect among students.
- Engage Parents and the Community: Identify strategies for involving parents and community resources in bullying prevention efforts.
- Create Personalised Action Plans: Develop actionable plans tailored to their classrooms or schools to address and prevent bullying.
- Promote Ongoing Professional Development: Encourage continued learning and reflection on bullying prevention and mental health support.
Course Modules:
- Module 1: Understanding Bullying Overview of Bullying. Definitions and types (physical, verbal, relational, cyberbullying). Statistics and Impact: Review of research on the prevalence and effects of bullying on students.
- Module 2: Recognising Bullying Behaviour Identifying Signs. How to recognise signs of bullying in students (both victims and perpetrators). Case Studies: Analyse real-life scenarios to identify bullying behaviours and dynamics.
- Module 3: The Role of the Educator Understanding Your Influence. Discuss how teachers can impact school culture and student behaviour. Creating Safe Spaces: Strategies for fostering a supportive classroom environment.
- Module 4: Intervention Strategies. Responding to Bullying: Best practices for intervening in bullying situations. Communication Techniques: Effective ways to talk to students, parents, and staff about bullying.
- Module 5: Prevention Programs. Developing Anti-Bullying Policies: Overview of successful policies and how to advocate for them. Classroom Activities: Engaging activities that promote empathy and respect among students.
- Module 6: Supporting Victims and Perpetrators. Emotional Support: Strategies for providing support to bullying victims. Addressing Behavioural Issues: Interventions for students who engage in bullying behaviour.
- Module 7: Engaging the Community. Involving Parents and Guardians: Best practices for communication and involvement in anti-bullying efforts. Community Resources: Identify local organisations and resources for support.
- Module 8: Ongoing Professional Development. Reflective Practices: Encouraging teachers to reflect on their experiences and challenges related to bullying. Continued Learning: Resources for further education and professional growth in bullying prevention.
Upcoming courses:
Year 2025
14 – 18 July (fully booked)
08 – 12 September
15 – 19 September
13 – 17 October
20 – 24 October
10 – 14 November
17 – 21 November
01 – 05 December
15 – 19 December
Year 2026
12 – 16 January
19 – 23 January
02 – 06 February
09 – 13 February
09 – 13 March
16 – 20 March
06 – 10 April
20 – 24 April
04 – 08 May
11 – 15 May
If you are a group (3 or more people) and you would like to request a different date for a course, please let us know and we will accommodate your request.
Important information for all courses
Schedule: Lessons take place either in the morning or in the afternoon depending on the trainers’ availability. The final schedule will be provided no later than 2 weeks prior to the participants’ arrival. The course provider may make minor last minute changes to the schedule and content if the situation requires it.
Equipment: Participants may be required to bring their own laptop or a tablet, depending on the course.
Course Fee: 400 € per participant for a 5-day course. Accommodation is not included with the fee, however, we are happy to provide recommendations and support you finding hotels, B&Bs, and local properties.
Certificate: Participants must attend at least 80 % of the lessons to obtain the Certificate of Attendance and the Europass Mobility certificate at the end of the course.
Cultural activities: A guided walking tour is a part of each course.
Cancellation Policy: If the participant cancels the course more than 30 days before the course starts, all fees will be refunded.
If the participant cancels the course between 30 and 7 days before the course starts, they will be refunded in the form of a voucher to be used for future courses.
The course is non-refundable If the participant cancels 7 days before the course start date.
This course requires a minimum of 3 participants. In the unlikely event of not reaching 3 participants, do not worry, you will have the chance to join an alternative course on the exact same dates.