Bullies increasingly using psychological violence at Dutch schools, Inspectorate says
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Reports of bullying and physical violence are increasing in primary and secondary schools. This is evident from figures from the Inspectorate of Education, which is particularly concerned about the seriousness of the reports. In the school year of 2023 to 2024, the inspectorate registered a total of 2,317 new cases of psychological, physical or sexual violence. This is an increase of 165 compared to the previous year and 574 more compared to the…
Increasingly, confidential counselors of the Education Inspectorate are receiving reports of psychological violence at schools. The number of cases in which students are being bullied seriously and for a long time is growing. A worrying development, the inspectors note, especially since it increasingly results in situations in which physical violence or weapons are threatened.
Bullies increasingly using psychological violence at Dutch schools, Inspectorate says
The confidential counselors of the Education Inspectorate handled 2,317 files last school year. That is 165 more than in the previous year and 574 more than in 2021/22. Over half of the files concerned forms of psychological violence. The Inspectorate noted that the severity and duration of this form of bullying are increasing. “Sometimes there is even serious and long-term bullying for four or five school years.”
The trust inspectors of the Inspectorate of Education dealt with 2,317 files in the past school year. That is 165 more than in the previous school year and 574 more than in 2021-2022. More than half of the files were about forms of psychological violence. The inspectorate sees that the seriousness and duration of this are increasing. “Sometimes there is even serious and long-term bullying over four or five school years.”
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