Covid school cancellations have boosted opportunities for bullying that schools won’t have been able to tackle because of their closed doors, a Dáil committee hears today. That’s the view of the incoming President of the the National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals (NAPD). “Bullying that occurs online space and out of school gives no boundaries to the remit of the responsibility of the school,” Ms O'Connor says. “I can speak about the South East, where there is lack of expert intervention and supports outside school. “Bullying occurs in all schools – the measure of the school is how it responds to bullying issues when they occur.

Source: Irish Independent June 01, 2021 10:57 UTC