New Anti-bullying Training for Parents :

We are happy to inform you that National Parents Council Primary and National Parents Council Post Primary will be delivering a new Anti Bullying training programme for parents of primary and post primary school children. The session will enable parents to support their children regarding issues of bullying and will also inform them about the new anti-bullying Procedures that have been issued to schools. The training will be delivered in both primary and post primary schools.

The Anti Bullying Parent Training programme is available nationwide from October. Each session runs for two hours and is provided free of charge. There are two ways in which you can avail of the training. For your convenience we have pre booked venues around the country. You can find these venues on National Parents Council Primary and National Parents Council Post Primary websites. Everyone is welcome to attend (please note these sessions have been developed specifically for a parent audience and they are therefore not suitable for children). For a list of venues please click here

You will need to register online here as places will be limited at each venue. Alternatively, your school might like to host a session or it may be appropriate in some areas to co-host with other schools close to you. You can download an application form here. Once we have received your application you will be contacted to arrange the details.

This Training Programme is a joint initiative between National Parents’ Council Primary and National Parents’ Council Post Primary. The training is funded by the Department of Education and Skills under the Anti Bullying Action Plan. We look forward to delivering the training and hearing from you soon.

16th September 2013

Bullying :

Bullying can be defined as repeated verbal, psychological or physical aggression conducted by an individual or group against others. It is behaviour which is intentionally aggravating and intimidating, and occurs mainly in social environments such as schools, clubs and other organisations working with children. It includes behaviours such as teasing, taunting, threatening, hitting or extortion behaviour by one or more children against a victim. While the more extreme forms of bullying would be regarded as physical or emotional abuse and are reportable to health board or An Garda Síochána, dealing with bullying behaviour is normally the responsibility of the school or organisation where it is taking place. Training for teachers and staff/volunteers in organisations working with children should include modules on raising awareness and developing techniques for dealing with bullying.

From & Issued - Department of Health and Children in 1999 :

Children First: National Guidelines for the Protection and Welfare of Children (pdf)

Department of Education & Skills Anti -Bullying Policy (as incorporated into the Code of Behaviour)

Anti Bullying Information :

National Parent Council Post Primary recommends the DVD titled “SILENT WITNESSES” available from :

Anti-Bullying Centre (ABC)
Room C2125/C2121
School of Education Studies
Henry Grattan Building
Dublin City University
Dublin 9
Tel. +353 (0)1 700 7417
https://www4.dcu.ie/abc/index.shtml