bullying

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School cafeterias are a common place for bullying to occur, she says, because the student-to-staff ratio is much higher than in a classroom.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

The DfE's Preventing and Tackling Bullying guidance says schools are required to have bullying prevention policies in place.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

As education minister between 2023 and 2024, he tackled bullying and also banned pupils from wearing the abaya, a loose-fitting garment from the shoulders to the feet worn by Muslim women.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Internal complaints—about anything from bullying and policy violations to performance issues and workplace violence—are surfacing with increasing frequency, data suggest.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

“I was getting involved. There were these kids bullying other kids. I wanted them to stop. I drew attention to myself...”

From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman