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The NSPCC works to achieve cultural, social and political change - influencing legislation, policy, practice, public attitudes and behaviours, and undertaking research. We also deliver services for the benefit of children, young people and families, often through schools.
Schools offer a vital way of reaching children and young people as this is where they spend
most of their time - a total of more than 11,000 hours on average between the ages of five
and 16. We want this to be as positive an experience as possible, rather than one that is overshadowed by fear of bullying or abuse.
Our seven education advisers provide a range of services, including training and advice to teachers, schools, local authorities and others in a wide range of child-protection related areas in England, Wales and Scotland.
Their aim is to help teachers identify signs of possible abuse, give children the skills they need to protect themselves and advise on responses. Services offered vary from place to place.
We have 13 Schools teams across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. They offer children independent counselling, advice and support and give them the confidence to seek help. They also provide teachers with the opportunity to talk to a trusted professional in confidence.
When experiencing problems at school, many children and young people feel more comfortable talking things over with their friends than with adults. We therefore help schools to establish peer support programmes and befriender projects in England, Wales and Scotland, including the selection and training of pupil 'mentors'. In Northern Ireland, Schools teams undertake some of this work with schools.
Since 1998 ChildLine has been running a groundbreaking initiative with schools and youth groups in partnership with the Department for Children, Schools and Families in England. CHIPS - ChildLine in Partnerships - has brought ChildLine into direct contact with thousands of UK mainstream and special schools and youth groups.
CHIPS develops a working relationship with young people and their schools or youth groups, and provides a range of services, helping young people to support one another to address bullying. It gives them the opportunity to develop practical skills such as communication, listening, understanding and administration.
The Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA) was founded by the NSPCC and the National Children's Bureau in 2002. The Alliance brings together 68 organisations into one network across England with the aim of reducing bullying and creating safer environments in which children and young people can live, grow, play and learn.
www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk
Trained NSPCC schools organisers working in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are renowned for their interesting, informative and inspirational assemblies, which can provide a starting point for raising awareness of child abuse and bullying.
Having been made aware of a problem through an assembly presentation, children are given the opportunity to take part in a sponsored fundraising activity and contribute to the solution.
If you would like to find out more about how the NSPCC works with schools, please contact us via our Enquiry service
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