Schools have been praised for tackling bullying through workshops and special assemblies.

The Anti-Bullying Alliance, a federation of private and voluntary organizations founded by the National Society for the Prevention of Children (NSPCC) said Merton Council had an “extremely high quality” of teaching children respect towards each other in schools.

The council revealed the Alliance’s findings as part of National Anti-Bullying Week, which began on November 14, in which student workshops were held at schools such as Wimbledon Chase Primary School.

Cabinet member for Education, Councillor Peter Walker said: “Our schools are a safe place for children to learn, make friends, and develop into the young adults of the community.

“We simply will not tolerate bullying in our schools and our new strategy backs up this commitment.

“The positive feedback from the Anti-bullying Alliance shows that we are working well in this area, but we are always looking for new ways to improve.”

For more information visit anti-bullyingalliance.co.uk.

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