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Understanding and changing bullying dynamics in mainstream and special schools
Bullying is a public health priority that affects ~30% of children and young children in mainstream schools and up to 69% of children with special educational needs. This talk will consider what we know about bullying involvement and impact in both mainstream and special schools for pupils aged 4-16, but also what we don’t know. It will discuss two UK-based RCTs, the healthy-context paradox, peer network analysis, parent and staff involvement in a revised bullying definition and the introduction of a new term ‘count-connecting’. Throughout, we will discover the power of peers to reduce victimisation and improve mental health.
This seminar is part of the Child Development and Learning (CDL) Seminar Series.
Join in-person or online on Teams: teams.microsoft.com/meet/3799219398382?p=2e2iFubdvLDs8dvPmG
Date:
28 October 2025, 12:30
Venue:
28/30 Norham Gardens, 28/30 Norham Gardens OX2 6PY
Venue Details:
Seminar Room K/L and online
Speaker:
Dr Julia Badger (University of Oxford)
Organising department:
Department of Education
Part of:
Child Development and Learning Research Group Seminars
Booking required?:
Not required
Audience:
Members of the University only
Editors:
Hannah Freeman,
Heather Sherkunov,
Kristina Khoo
