Circle time and small group themes and activities to help you put proven anti-bullying strategies and interventions into practice.

Understand the brain chemistry behind bullying and victim behaviour, learn when and how to intervene and why the arts and imagination play a crucial role in reducing bullying through building empathy in bystanders.

Includes whole group discussion, small group work and pairs activities, featuring:

• Role play, the creative arts and puppetry.
• The role of the bystander.
• The ‘No-Blame’ approach.
• An introduction to ‘Draw and Write’ techniques.
• Imaginative ideas to help stay safe in cyberspace.
• Encouraging positive behaviour during playtimes.
• Circle of friends and small group work.
• Using a range of children’s literature to explore anti-bullying themes.
• Peer ‘Massage in Schools’ themed activities.

These proven techniques will help you to prevent, reduce and manage bullying in schools and other settings and promote a happier, more fun whole school community.