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How can schools promote a safe environment for all students?
The National Administration Guidelines require schools to "provide a safe physical and emotional environment for students".
This includes dealing with cyberbullying and online harassment.
Overall responsibility for the school environment rests with boards of trustees of state and integrated schools, and governing bodies of independent schools.
Through school staff a range of approaches can be taken to foster positive behaviours.
Student behaviour
Guidelines and details of the help available to schools are available on the Ministry of Education website.
Guides and resources to help schools with bullying are available on the Bullying-free NZ website. The site also has help for families and for students.
Advice and details of the help available to schools are available on the Kete website.
Updated: July 2017
