School Bullying: Insights and Perspectives examines the nature and extent of bullying in schools and gives a succinct and authoritative account of research into ways of reducing this problem. Here, for the first time in the UK, is a comprehensive evaluation of the success of different approaches, such as: developing a whole school policy tackling bullying through classroom and curriculum materials training lunchtime supervisors improving the playground environment, and working directly with pupils involved in bullying situations This book and the companion volume Tackling Bullying in Your School , which gives detailed guidance on implementing these strategies, will be essential reading for all professionals wishing to reduce the problem of bullying in schools.