Cyberbullying is commonly defined as the use of information and communication technologies to support repeated and deliberate hostile behaviour intended to harm others. Forms of cyberbullying Flaming – heated exchange Harassing and threatening messages – e.g. ‘text wars’, ‘griefers’ Denigration – sending nasty SMS, pictures or prank phone calls ‘Slam books’ (websites or negative lists)...

These guidelines and associated support materials are to assist schools to build on their current practice and revise their anti-bullying plans to comply with the new 2011 Bullying: Preventing and Responding to Student Bullying Policy. They provide a framework for schools to use in developing and implementing an anti-bullying plan which includes protection, prevention, early...

These guidelines set out requirements for the use of time-out strategies, including dedicated time-out rooms, in NSW government schools. Time-out strategies include isolation in the student’s classroom, another teacher’s room or with an executive member of staff, or the use of a dedicated time-out room. Time-out strategies include isolation in the student’s classroom, another teacher’s...

Research indicates that students who are bullied are more likely than students who are not bullied to experience impaired social and emotional adjustment, poor academic achievement, anxiety, depression, poorer physical health, higher absenteeism, increased loneliness and lower self esteem. This 2-page document outlines possible interventions that school executive, Learning Support Teams or Student Welfare Teams...

The South Australian Department of Education and Children’s Services (DECS) recognises that children and young people at risk of becoming or who are homeless, or are affected by homelessness, need timely and responsive support tailored to their unique needs to maintain their connection to education and learning. Homelessness is described using three categories: Primary homelessness...