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Strong Local Voice, Strong Local ChampionAnnette Brooke, Lib Dem MP for Mid Dorset & North Poole |
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Annette Brooke MP calls for greater efforts to stamp out bullying
June 21, 2010 11:13 AM
Annette Brooke, MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole, yesterday called on the new coalition Government to tackle bullying head on. The challenge to do more than just make policies was made in a Westminster Hall debate that she tabled in Parliament. Annette has long been a champion of the anti-bullying cause, and in light of recent research completed by the Beatbullying charity concluding that bullying accounts for up to 44 per cent of child suicides, she raised concerns about the consistent implementation of anti-bullying policies - particularly beyond the school gates and on school buses.
Following the debate she said: "The impact of bullying is clear and unfortunately it can sometimes lead to tragic outcomes. I hope my contribution to the wider debate will raise awareness of this important issue so that bullying can be tackled at every level - within the school gates and beyond.
"I was heartened by the Minister's response, and I hope they realise that whilst it is essential for the Government to protect existing anti-bullying measures, it must go further in ensuring that these measures are implemented and regulated properly. Appropriate training needs to be given not just to teachers, but all parties involved - including bus drivers, and classroom assistants.
"We cannot eliminate bullying but, I hope that greater efforts will be made to stamp out this daily misery for many children."
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