The initiative, which was unveiled last week by education minister Ivan Lewis, includes an information film for television, an anti-bullying charter and a series of regional conferences on bullying. The Government is also spending 5m on specialist curriculum materials, training and group intervention work that is to be trialled in 3,500 primary schools to help promote positive behaviour and good attendance.
Children aged four to eight and their families who need extra support will be introduced to group activities to teach the children the skills to manage their own behaviour. The activities will be provided by child support professionals including mental health specialists. Primary school teachers are also to receive training in effective classroom and behaviour management.
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