The Anti-Bullying Alliance have developed a way of thinking about responses to bullying via a 'social model' approach.
Key principles for a 'social model' approach to bullying incidents:
- The development of the strategy is person-centred
- SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-bound) outcomes are established
- The child or young person is a part of the setting, not apart from the setting (i.e. not being separated in classes or in the playground)
- Any training needs for parents and professionals have been met
- Diversity is welcome and the child or young person is included
- The school/setting has evolved and changed as a result of the bullying
- And, most importantly, responses are not primarily about changing the behaviour of the child or young person who has been bullied

What is the social model of disability?
ABA's social model checklist for schools is borne out of the social model of disability.
You can find out lots more about the social model of disability and access many resources to support you to deliver information about it in schools via World of Inclusion.