This 25-hour course empowers European educators to create safe, inclusive school environments. It provides practical strategies to promote student well-being and proactively prevent bullying. Participants will explore the roots of exclusion and gain tools to foster empathy, respect, and a positive school-wide culture.
Description
This intensive one-week programme is designed for teachers, educators, and school staff seeking effective solutions to bullying and social exclusion. Key topics include:
- Understanding Bullying: Identifying different forms (physical, verbal, social, cyberbullying), its warning signs, and its impact on victims, perpetrators, and bystanders.
- Promoting Well-being: Strategies to build a positive school climate, enhance student self-esteem, and support mental health.
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL): Techniques to develop core SEL competencies in students, such as self-awareness, empathy, and conflict resolution.
- Inclusive Practices: Methods for creating a classroom where all students feel valued, respected, and have a sense of belonging.
- Prevention & Intervention: Moving beyond reactive measures to implement proactive, evidence-based prevention strategies and restorative practices for intervention.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify the various forms of bullying, including cyberbullying, and their warning signs.
- Understand the fundamental principles of creating an inclusive, safe, and supportive school environment.
- Apply practical strategies to promote positive mental health and well-being among students.
- Design and implement classroom activities that foster social-emotional learning (SEL), empathy, and respect.
- Develop a school-wide action plan for bullying prevention that includes proactive measures and clear intervention protocols.
- Utilise restorative approaches to manage conflicts and address bullying incidents effectively.
- Engage with digital resources to promote online safety and combat cyberbullying.
- Share best practices and collaborate with European colleagues on inclusion and anti-bullying initiatives.
Methodology & Assessment
The course methodology is highly interactive, collaborative, and practical, ensuring participants can apply new skills in their own contexts. A 25-hour week allows for deep immersion.
Methodology: Learning is facilitated through a blend of expert-led workshops, collaborative group work, dynamic discussions, and practical simulations. Participants will analyze real-world case studies, engage in role-playing exercises to practice conflict resolution and intervention, and participate in peer-to-peer sharing of best practices from different European countries. Emphasis is placed on experiential learning and reflective practice.
Assessment: Assessment is formative and portfolio-based, focusing on practical application. Participants will be evaluated through:
- Active participation in discussions and workshops.
- A collaborative project, such as designing a school-wide anti-bullying campaign.
- The development of a personal “Action Plan” outlining how they will implement these strategies in their school.
Materials, Digital Tools & Other Learning Resources
Participants will receive a comprehensive set of resources. This includes:
- Digital course booklet with key theories, research, and activity guides.
- Presentations, case studies, and video resources.
- A curated list of digital tools, apps, and platforms for promoting online safety (e.g., eSafety Commissioner, StopBullying.gov).
- Access to a shared online platform for collaboration and resource sharing.
Certification Details
Certificates of attendance and Europass mobility
Upcoming sessions
| Dates | Location | |
|---|---|---|
| 6–10 July 2026 | Rome, Italy | Enroll |
| 3–7 August 2026 | Rome, Italy | Enroll |
| 7–11 September 2026 | Rome, Italy | Enroll |
Pricing, Packages and Other Information
Price: EUR 400
Course package content:
Accommodation: We can help you find suitable and comfortable accommodation options near the training venue, whether you prefer hotels, guesthouses, or apartments.
Cultural Tours: Immerse yourself in the local culture with our curated tours and excursions. Explore historical sites, museums, and hidden gems, and gain a deeper understanding of your surroundings.
Transportation: We can arrange convenient and reliable transportation options for your arrival and departure, as well as for local transport.
Cancellation & Changes
We understand that plans can change. That’s why we offer flexible options for cancellations and changes, while also providing clarity on our policy in case of unforeseen circumstances.
Participant-Initiated Changes and Cancellations:
Changes: We are happy to accommodate changes to your registration, such as transferring to a different course date or modifying your accommodation choices, whenever possible. Please contact us as soon as possible with your request and we will do our best to assist you.
Additional Information
- Language: English
- Target audience ISCED: Primary education (ISCED 1), Lower secondary education (ISCED 2), Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
- Target audience type: Teacher
- Learning time: 25 hours or more
