1 Create a safe and inclusive school climate
Building such a climate is a shared responsibility of students, school staff, and parents or guardians. Close cooperation between school and home contributes to better academic performance and greater well-being. Cooperation with other schools, local partners, and municipalities can also help develop the right approach and choose appropriate Healthy School activities.
2 Take part in a Healthy School activity about respect and bullying prevention
There are various programs that schools can use within the Well-being theme. Examples include:
- Kanjertraining, which teaches students, educators, and parents how to choose respectful behavior and reduce social problems such as bullying and exclusion.
- KiVa, a proven effective program focused on social safety and bullying prevention in primary schools.
- Meidenvenijn is niet fijn!, specifically aimed at preventing bullying behavior among girls aged 9 to 15.
- Prima – Modulaire aanpak van pesten voor scholen, a modular approach to preventing and reducing bullying in primary schools.
3 Learn from other schools
Schools that want to work on respectful behavior but are still searching for the right approach can find inspiration by looking at how other schools tackle this issue. Sharing experiences provides new ideas and practical tools.
4 Involve parents and guardians
Strong cooperation between the school, student, and family reinforces the focus on respect. Parents play a central role in their child’s development and have a great deal of influence on behavioral change. Greater parental involvement leads to better academic performance, increased motivation, and a more positive self-image among students. It also broadens support for healthy living and learning.
Source: Healthy School.