Educational Leadership

First day of hearings told multiple instances of violence led to anxiety that affected 10-year-old’s walking and speech

A recent study found more than 80% of Australia's teachers have been bullied or harassed by students and parents. Verbal abuse was most common and female teachers were bullied more than males.

A top Auckland school has been slammed by the Chief Ombudsman after bully claims.

Many anti-bullying programs in schools rely on witnesses to stand up to bullies. This is good in theory but an evaluation of such programs has found in some cases, interference can worsen the problem.