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<p>All bullying is insidious and there can be no place for it in our schools. In recognition
of this, the Government is funding a number of initiatives to help schools tackle
bullying. The Department for Education is currently providing £4million to anti-bullying
organisations to help tackle bullying in schools and, in conjunction with the Government
Equalities Office, we recently announced a new £2million fund to support projects
which specifically tackle homophobic bullying. We have also produced case studies
and advice to help schools understand how best to identify and prevent bullying, and
support children who are being bullied.</p><p> </p><p>Teachers play a critical role
in tackling bullying, and ensuring the safety of their pupils. The Teachers’ Standards,
which must be met by all those awarded qualified teacher status (QTS), and which inform
teachers’ annual appraisals, require teachers to “establish a safe and stimulating
environment for students, rooted in mutual respect”. Teachers must also “manage behaviour
effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment”. Providers of initial
teacher training, headteachers and teachers themselves are best placed to determine
the types of training and development that will help teachers to meet the standards,
responding to their particular local circumstances.</p><p> </p>
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