Guidance for Victims

The school curriculum can be employed specifically in this area e.g. drama, role play, Stay Safe Programme, Walk Tall Programme, videos, circle time. If it is the view of the Principal that the child would benefit from professional counselling, the school will communicate this view to the parents.
New Children to the School

Given that a new child to the school might be more vulnerable to bullying or has a history of involvement in bullying, the school may:

• Require parents/guardians to forward all documentation, regarding their previous placement.
• Contact the previous school or institution attended by the child (with parental consent).
• With parental consent, contact any other body that may have had an involvement with the child in question.

Children with Special Educational Needs

All teachers and parents/guardians need to be aware that children with special educational needs (which include children with learning, behavioural and emotional difficulties) tend to have greater involvement in bullying. The child with special educational needs may have a heightened sensitivity and may over-react to certain situations. These situations will be addressed according to the Special Educational Needs Programme or Individual Educational Programme of the children concerned. In so far is appropriate for the individual child, policy procedures will be adhered to.