Supporting The Role Of Bullying In Schools

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Introduction
The experiences and evaluation-based conclusive theories that I shall bring forward in this essay are compiled based on my definition of me being a professional Teacher Assistant. My ability in supporting the ethos and mission statements of the school I serve in with regards to the whole-school policy area shall be defined clearly in the essay to provide a better understanding of our professional role in maintaining the integrity and culture of the school. The policies that I shall discuss on will include the Anti-Bullying Policy. According to “Hostile Hallways, 1993” research, nearly all students say they have been bully victims. They each had their own stories when asked the definition of bullying and how they were bullied. Major …show more content…

Bullying behaviour affects not only those immediately involved. It can affect everyone in the classroom, in the school and, ultimately, in the wider community. A positive school-wide attitude and involvement can assist considerably in countering bullying behaviour in schools. In addition to the role of management and staff, parents and pupils have a role and responsibility in helping the school to prevent and address school-based bullying behaviour and to deal with any negative impact within school of bullying behaviour that occurs elsewhere. Parents should also recognise that a school that openly discusses bullying is acting positively and that they need to work with their school to ensure there is a coherent, school-wide approach to tackling the issue. Bullying behaviour thrives in an atmosphere of uncertainty and secrecy in which the pupil often feels a sense of hopelessness and futility against the power being exercised by the person engaged in bullying behaviour. A high degree of school-wide vigilance and openness is important in ensuring that bullying behaviour can be adequately tackled. The promotion of relevant home/school/community links is important for all schools in regard to countering bullying behaviour and should be encouraged as a normal part of the school’s effective operation. For example, bullying behaviour can often occur on the journey to and from school. An anti-bullying school policy should embrace, as appropriate, those members of the wider community who come directly in daily contact with school pupils. School bus drivers, school traffic wardens and local shopkeepers could be encouraged to play a positive role in assisting schools to counter bullying behaviour by reporting such behaviour to parents and/or to the school as appropriate. Through such approaches, a network is

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