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Feedback on KIVA in the UK
“The school has introduced a new whole-school approach to the teaching of anti-bullying. As a result, pupils have an excellent understanding of what bullying is, what to do if it happens and who to tell. The school has worked actively with parents to share their work on anti-bullying and behaviour in addition to commissioning an external review of the school’s anti-bullying work. Most parents say that the school manages behaviour well and staff deal effectively with bullying.” West Midlands school (2016).
Training
Ideally two staff from each participating school attend the two-day training. The staff should be the chosen KiVa Coordinator and KiVa Team Lead.
A KiVa Coordinator needs to be trained and supported to take charge of the project within the school to launch the KiVa programme and ensure that teachers and all school staff are trained and resourced to deliver the universal aspects of the programme effectively. This person needs to ensure that class lessons are delivered, parents are informed, KiVa posters are displayed and KiVa vests are worn by playground supervisors.
A KiVa Team Lead needs to be trained in the strategies to address confirmed incidents of bullying. The KiVa Team Lead will ensure that all KiVa Team members are trained.
The training includes resources, detailed lesson plans and materials. Schools are also required to have a manual and associated resources for each KS2 class teacher. Schools register, through CEIT, with KiVa Finland in order to access the additional teacher material on an annual basis.
Contact sajda.b@bep.education for more information.
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