DEVELOPING A MORE EFFECTIVE RESPONSE TO BULLYING AND RESPONDING TO WIDER ISSUES

10th October 2005 - Wigan PDC, Hindley

£189 + vat

Who will benefit?

This event is for staff in secondary schools who are concerned with reducing bullying and identifying a more effective response to wider issues.  It will support the career development of group tutors, pastoral care staff, teaching assistants, learning mentors, and staff from other agencies such as connexions and social services.

What will the event cover?

The DfES and reports from schools and the community have highlighted the increasing problem of bullying and the devastating consequences if we do not respond effectively. During the event delegates will:  

• Consider how bullying manifests itself and the effects upon individuals
• Examine practice that is consistent, systematic and effective
• Improving skills in treating the cause, not merely the symptoms
• Focusing on solutions … changing complaints into goals
• Identifying strengths to reduce bullying
• Looking at Restorative Approaches

What will be the outcomes of the event?

 On completion delegates should be able to:

• Develop more effective listening skills to respond more effectively
• Support the individual
• Treat the cause not merely the symptoms
• Raise the anti-bullying profile
• Put policy into practice
• Feel confident using restorative Approaches

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