AN accreditation scheme has been launched in County Durham for schools that tackle bullying.
Durham County Council has won numerous accolades for its anti-bullying service and now, young people's helpline ChildLine is backing its latest initiative that will show how schools are tackling the problem.
Anti-bullying service co-ordinator Val McFarlane said accreditation will be awarded to schools who meet criteria, such as the establishment of an anti-bullying interest group, an annually reviewed policy, and the establishment of a peer support scheme.
The council hopes it will provide proof to parents and pupils that a school has effective policies to stamp out bullying.
Norman Titus, the director of ChildLine Yorkshire and North-East, said the charity fully supported the scheme.
He said: "County Durham has always been ahead with their efforts to reduce bullying and this scheme will make it more likely that a school's anti-bullying policy is being implemented."
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