How do we improve pupils' sense of being accepted, valued and part of a school community? Isn't belonging shaped by so many factors, many of which sit beyond the classroom and outside our control? It turns out there is a lot we can do.
Our Programme Lead, Jess, shares some of the achievements and advice from schools who completed our whole-school anti-bullying pilot programme, United Against Bullying Plus (UAB+) 2023-25.
Belonging Matters is a whole school programme from the National Children’s Bureau designed to help schools create environments where every pupil feels valued, connected and able to thrive.