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<p>Tackling all forms of bullying is a top priority for this Government. All schools
are required by law to have a behaviour policy with measures to prevent all forms
of bullying. The Government has taken a number of steps to help schools address bullying,
including by providing advice on how to prevent and tackle bullying and how schools
should support children who are bullied.</p><br /><p>We are providing £1.3 million
this year to anti-bullying charities to tackle all forms of bullying, on top of the
£4 million provided in 2013-2015. We have also launched a specific programme in 2015-2016
to prevent and tackle homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying in schools. £2
million has been awarded to projects to work with schools through classroom-based
activities, use of positive role models and specific training for teachers to understand
and address this issue effectively. We will share the learning from these projects
more widely, so all schools have the tools and knowledge to take appropriate action.</p>
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