This section outlines the work that Children in Wales does in relation to Bullying.

Enquiries concerning the this work should be directed to:

Sarah Thomas
Tel 029 2034 2434
E-mail: sarah.thomas@childreninwales.org.uk

Membership of the Welsh Anti-Bullying Network

Children in Wales is a member of the Welsh Anti Bullying Network which is facilitated by Welsh Assembly Government.

The network was set up in May 2005, and has representatives from a range of organisations including:

• NSPCC
• Action for Children
• Barnardo’s
• Stonewall Cymru
• The Office of the Children's Commissioner
• UWIC Countering Bullying Unit
• ChildLine

The aims of the group include

• To raise the profile of bullying and its effects
• To identify and highlight those groups most at risk
• To ensure that all young people can participate in and benefit from the group’s development
• To coordinate a strategic anti bullying approach across Wales
• To share best practice within the groups, and with schools, parents, and young people.
• To look broadly at the problems in schools and the wider community

Useful Resources

• All-Wales Survey of Bullying in Schools (2009)
• Evaluation of Anti-Bullying Policies in Schools in Wales Final Report by Cardiff University (2006)
• Respecting Others: Anti Bullying Guidance, Welsh Assembly Government Guidance (2003)