Get Sorted were commissioned by Fframwaith in June 2006 to undertake a consultation research exercise to assess the current situation regarding bullying in RCT. The report concluded that whilst there was evidence of good practice in the prevention and management of bullying this provision lacked coordination and support. In November 2006, an Anti-Bullying Officer was appointed to assist in developing and reviewing anti-bullying policies in schools.

Links are provided to the various documents to assists schools, professionals, governors, parents and pupils in approaching bullying related issues.

More Information

• RCT Report – Consultation on Bullying Related Education In Rhondda Cynon Taf 2006; click here (pdf)
  
  
• Cluster policy statement; click here (pdf)
  
  
• Model framework to assist in development/review of anti-bullying policy; click here (pdf)
  
  
• Directory of useful contacts for schools, professionals, parents, governors, children and young people; click here (pdf)
  
  
• Governor’s briefing paper outlining legal context for consideration by governors; click here (pdf)
  
  
• Welsh Assembly Circular 23/2003 - Respecting Others: Anti-Bullying Guidance (includes sections on strategies, materials and resources for schools, advice for pupils, parents and families); click here (pdf)
  
  
• Cardiff University Document – Evaluation of Anti-Bullying Policies in Schools in Wales, Final Report.