Write down a specific bullying policy for the school that defines bullying behavior and provides specific consequences for students who engage in bullying.
Discuss the bullying policy with all the kids in every class to make sure the rules are understood and mail a copy of the bullying policy to the home of each child. If you rely on the students to bring the bullying policy home to the parents, many parents may not receive it.
Instruct teachers to walk around the room regularly during lessons. This gives them the opportunity to watch the students' behavior and take immediate action on any bullying behavior they discover. Bullying can often be subtle, such as passing a harassing note or flicking a student's ear, and is more challenging to notice from the front of the room.
Set office hours that allow students to report bullying problems or any other concerns about the school. All reports should be taken seriously and investigated.
Meet with the parents of any bullied kids as well as the parents of the bullies themselves. Parental involvement is important in both making the bullied child feel appreciated and safe while also improving the issues that are causing the bully to act out against others.
Use hall monitors and volunteers to walk through the hallways and the cafeteria during lunch and between classes to look for bullying activity.
Punish any students guilty of bullying in accordance with the school's bullying policy. Any actions taken need to be consistent in every case so the students learn and understand that actions have consequences and that everyone is treated the same.