Compulsory for schools to take all types of bullying and concerns seriously

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Schools can pick and choose which elements they want to get involved in, and this is a serious concern when it comes to safeguarding our children.

The particular school that I have been involved with do not get involved with anything within social media apps (whatsapp, tiktok and any other) despite it being listed as a form of bullying in their anti bullying policy. In a day an age, where children have access to things younger and younger despite age limits, and are communicating more and more, it is vital that matters are taken seriously and dealt with accordingly.

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

Petitions need to call on the UK Government or Parliament to take a specific action.

The Government publishes guidance to schools about dealing with bullying. It has also published non-statutory advice to Headteachers and school staff about cyberbullying. You can find out more here:

https://www.gov.uk/bullying-at-school/bullying-outside-school

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/374850/Cyberbullying_Advice_for_Headteachers_and_School_Staff_121114.pdf

We're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do. You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you'd like to happen, for example you could start a new petition calling for the Government's statutory guidance to include guidance on dealing with cyberbullying.

Timeline

25 Mar 2019	Petition opened for signatures
1 Apr 2019	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 1 Apr 2019

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