Criminalise & legally require schools to tackle bullying in & out of school
We urge the Government to make repeated bullying over the age of 10 a specific criminal offence, and to make it a legal requirement for schools to act on all forms of bullying, inside and out of school, and mandate mental health reviews after bullying-related self-harm.
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Require every secondary school to have access to a counsellor
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Criminalise & legally require schools to tackle bullying in & out of school
We urge the Government to make repeated bullying over the age of 10 a specific criminal offence, and to make it a legal requirement for schools to act on all forms of bullying, inside and out of school, and mandate mental health reviews after bullying-related self-harm.
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Make abuse of school staff a specific offence
Make abuse of school staff by parents or adults a specific criminal offence. Adults banned from school sites for abusive conduct should face proportionate consequences, including review of government support.
Review guidance on school behaviour policy to support mental health & inclusion
We call on the Government to launch a review of the statutory guidance on school behaviour policies which looks into ending any punitive measures and investing in restorative, trauma-informed approaches.
Require schools to obtain consent for afterschool detentions & arrange transport
Pass a law which requires schools to obtain prior parental consent for after school detentions.
Amend the Government’s statutory school guidance to tackle misandry
Amend the Government’s statutory guidance for schools on misogyny and violence against women and girls to also focus on tackling misandry and helping male victims. Guidance should state that: abuse is wrong, consent matters, online hate / harassment are unacceptable, and any pupil can be a victim.
Require every secondary school to have access to a counsellor
We want the Government to make it a legal requirement for all secondary schools to have a counsellor in school at least once a week so all secondary school students have access to have therapy through school.