Schools to target cyber bullying [insideireland.ie]
- Published: 14 November 2011
This week 650 schools in Northern Ireland will launch a scheme to target cyber bullying.
Figures from the Department of Education in Northern Ireland, suggest 15.5% of Year 6 pupils and 17% of Year 9 pupils surveyed have experienced cyber bullying in recent months.
As today marks the beginning of anti-bullying week many schools aim to challenge cyber bullying inside and outside of schools.
A regional anti-bullying co-coordinator, Lee Kane stated “Anti-bullying week is a great opportunity to reinforce key anti-bullying messages for all of those involved in schools – pupils, teachers, support staff and parents.”
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