Bullying: Children point finger at adults

Children want adults to show each other more respect, with four out of 10 (41%) seeing grown-ups bullying each other in the past six months, a survey says.

Research among 1,001 children aged 11 to 16 by the Anti-Bullying Alliance suggests worrying numbers of children see adults setting a bad example.

Children in that age group highlighted adults who behaved poorly to each other face-to-face, online or in the media.

Martha Evans, director of the Anti-Bullying Alliance, said: "Children look to parents and other grown-ups for a blueprint of acceptable behaviour.

"If a considerable number of children say they see adults bullying and being disrespectful to each other, we have to ask whether grown-ups could do more to act as role models to children.

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Herts for Learning launches spring term training programme 2019

Herts for Learning (HfL) is pleased to announce that their spring 2019 training programme for Early Years, primary and secondary school staff is now available online.

Over 200 events are currently scheduled during the spring term and additional events will be added to the programme as HfL responds to demand and changes to the educational landscape.

For the primary phase, HfL’s summary booklet is a quick and easy way to see an overview of current opportunities for next term, by subject area.

Meanwhile, there is still plenty of time to book onto autumn term training taking place this half term.

Find out more about the remaining events taking place this term here: autumn 2018.

Further information, including how to sign up to our training mailing list, can be found via Herts for Learning

St Albans school hosts ‘wellbeing village’ to support pupils’ mental health

A St Albans school hosted a ‘wellbeing village’ to provide parents with advice on young people’s mental health.

St Albans Girls’ School (STAGS) invited parents to meet with mental health professionals to learn about the support services available to young people in Hertfordshire.

The afternoon featured information stalls and workshops from CAMHS (child and adolescent mental health services), the OLLIE Foundation, Mind in Mid Herts, Youth Talk and others.

Verity Bramwell, from the OLLIE Foundation, said: “This event is simply amazing.

“It is truly a unique opportunity to bring together these groups so that they can learn from each other and ultimately lots of young people will benefit.”

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