Violence - No, thanks!

Topic(s) addressed

Through different activities that included participants from various target groups, this project created and developed a safe and stimulating environment to improve the wellbeing and mental health of all members of the school community.

Target group(s)

More than 400 pupils, over 300 teachers, and parents took part in activities.

Methodologies

Creating a safe environment for all pupils and preventing digital violence in school required a whole-school approach.Through exploration of these topics, the projects showed how schools can create and develop a safe and stimulating environment for all.

Innovation environment

The project’s approach was based on the principle that the wellbeing of students and teachers is the foundation for teaching and learning. Using available resources (competences, experience, and good practices), participants addressed the project’s objectives in a new and innovative way. This approach included: the participation of students, parents, and the local community, as well as teacher training, ethos development, extracurricular activities, and inclusion.

Teachers’ role

In innovative ways, teachers integrated violence prevention into the curriculum. As most activities took place during the Covid-19 pandemic, the teachers acted as mentors and provided support to students, colleagues, and parents during online learning. 

Impact and output

Students developed skills in constructive conflict resolution, cooperation, and empathy. They learned to recognise risks and apply protective measures online. Overall understanding of the concept of digital wellbeing has increased. Peer support teams were formed that implement different prevention activities. Teachers used various resources for prevention, providing support for victims and helping perpetrators to change their behaviour. The schools and parents cooperated, with parents developing the new role of digital mentors.

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