§ Ms PrimaroloTo ask the Secretary of State for Education if he will estimate the number of children making complaints about bullying at school.
§ Ms PrimaroloTo ask the Secretary of state for Education what assessment there has been of the success of the "Action against Bullying" packs issued to schools in 1992.
§ Mr. ForthHead teachers are responsible in law for maintaining standards of discipline and behaviour in their schools. The "Action against Bullying" packs were issued to assist them in that task. Registered inspectors carrying out inspections under the Education (Schools) Act 1992 are required to inspect and report on disciplinary arrangements within schools, including action taken against bullying.