Breaktime in the school is a period when pupils learn social skills they will need in the world outside. But it can also be an occasion for aggression, harassment and bullying. Breaktime and the School gives an accessible account of the latest research into children's play and behaviour. The contributors show how an understanding of the area can inform practical action in designing an environment which encourages positive behaviour, in effective management and supervision, and in involving the children themselves in decision-making and conflict resolution. Staff in primary and...

This book provides teachers and other educational professionals with an accessible, yet comprehensive and detailed guide to tackling bullying in schools. It gives essential facts and figures about the problem of bullying behaviour and then offers step-by-step descriptions of strategies and activities for dealing with it. The book discusses: how to establish a whole school anti-bullying policy; curriculum-based intervention strategies; methods for responding directly to bullying situations; and techniques for tackling bullying during breaks and lunch-times. The book is unique in drawing...

'A book which will be of great interest and use to teachers and school staff' - Young Minds Magazine