Role of Teachers

• Teachers should acknowledge and respect the unique role that both they and parents/guardians hold.
• Teachers should acknowledge the different relationships which both they and parents/guardians have with the child.
• Teachers must respect the need for confidentiality when they are dealing with parents/guardians or children who are involved in bullying, not withstanding the professional obligations of the teacher.
• Teachers should acknowledge the importance of the parent – teacher partnership; they will particularly recognise the needs of those parents/guardians whose children are involved in bullying.
• Teachers should acknowledge the right of all children to a fair hearing.