These guidelines have been produced by the Wakefield Anti-Bullying strategic group on behalf of the Wakefield District Safeguarding Childrens Board. They form part of the District wide approach to safeguarding children and young people.

These have been produced through collaboration between the National Strategies Consultant, the Educational Psychology service, teachers from both Primary and secondary schools, SENSS staff and representatives from local authority Young People’s services and Looked After Children services. The guidelines draw upon material published by the DCSF and the Anti-Bullying Alliance.

The guidelines are intended for all agencies working with children and young people in the Wakefield district. Schools and settings are invited to implement them as part of the process of signing up to and validating the Anti Bullying Charter created by the Department of Children Schools and Families (see pages 24-25.)