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<p>Racism has no place in our schools and any incident is unacceptable. All schools
are required by law to have a behaviour policy which outlines measures to prevent
all forms of bullying.</p><p>The Department issues guidance to schools on how to prevent
and tackle bullying. This was last updated in July 2017 and outlines the Government’s
approach to bullying, the legal obligations and powers schools have, and the principles
which underpin the most effective anti-bullying strategies in schools. It provides
information on sources of support, including tackling bullying based on race, religion
and nationality. This guidance can be viewed here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/preventing-and-tackling-bullying"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/preventing-and-tackling-bullying</a>.</p><p>The
Department has published a research report which details common strategies that schools
have found to be effective in combating bullying, along with more detailed case studies
showing practical measures taken by schools. The report is available here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/approaches-to-preventing-and-tackling-bullying"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/approaches-to-preventing-and-tackling-bullying</a>.</p><p>In
January 2016, the Department launched the website <a href="http://www.educateagainsthate.com/"
target="_blank">www.educateagainsthate.com</a>, jointly with the Home Office, to provide
schools with practical advice on protecting children from extremism and radicalisation.
The website highlights the main routes to report a hate crime and includes our guidance
to schools on promoting the shared values of democracy, the rule of law, individual
liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance for those of different faiths and beliefs.</p><p>The
Department’s guidance is directed towards schools rather than on local authorities,
therefore guidance is only issued for schools.</p>
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