6.1) All staff have access to the ABA online training and regular anti-bullying CPD is provided to all staff including lunchtime supervisors and after school activity staff

All staff have access to the ABA online training and regular anti-bullying CPD is provided to all staff including lunchtime supervisors and after school activity staff

We have learned that it is important for staff to be regularly given access to resources to support them and the children. We have also discovered that by having regular staff meetings and ensuring messages are shared often helps our whole school stay relevant on best practice.

By staff undertaking the training, they are now able to recognise and actively respond to incidents as they occur. This allows us to quickly and sufficiently eliminate incidents before they escalate. They understand the importance of being on duty and supervising pupils at all times and are aware of the negative impact on mental health that bullying can have.

In one specific case involving two pupils, a staff member referenced her use and understanding of the materials from the CPD sessions when dealing with a case of suspected bullying. She talked about the incidents the pupil had raised through a restorative conversation and drew on the information she had gained, talking through with the children the definition of bullying and unpicking whether the events and context met the criteria or whether it was relational conflict. She also explained this to the parents when reporting back. I believe this is a great example of CPD having impact and supporting positive outcomes as it developed the teacher’s knowledge as well as the pupils and supported her in dealing with the issue raised.