Across Europe, more than 20% of 15-year-old students reported being frequently bullied, a phenomenon that affects students and schools irrespective of their socio-economic profile.
Bullying in schools has negative impacts on the wellbeing and mental health of learners, their school’s climate and their educational outcomes. It increases the risk of early school drop-out, with long lasting effects on the quality of life.
The European Education Area initiative particularly helps European Union Member States work together to build more resilient and inclusive education and training systems. The European Commission works on adressing this particular issue through research, tools, guidelines and resources to guide policymakers, schools leaders as well as teachers and educators.
Find out more about these European Commission resources here and check out COFACE’s School Bullying Management online course here.
