Feeling safe at school – what does the research say?

Authors

Sue Thomson, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)Follow

Publication Date

3-18-2019

Subjects

Child safety, School safety, Well being, Gender differences, Academic achievement, International surveys, Bullying, Cyberbullying

Abstract

Most people would argue that children should feel safe at school. For some children, school is possibly the only place in which they feel safe. However, when we see reports of school shootings and large-scale violence in school communities in other countries, we are reminded that this is not universal. On a more day-to-day level, bullying, and cyberbullying in particular, can significantly influence students’ perceptions of school safety. However, the ramifications of bullying on students’ levels of stress and wellbeing are not always considered as elements of school climate.

Recommended Citation

Thomson, Sue. (March 2019) 'Feeling safe at school – what does the research say?', Teacher, 18 March 2019. Retrieved from https://www.teachermagazine.com.au/columnists/sue-thomson/feeling-safe-at-school-what-does-the-research-say

Copyright Statement

©The Australian Council for Educational Research Ltd or its licensors 2019. To make a request for reuse, email Teacher Editor - teachereditor@acer.org

Place of Publication

Melbourne

Publisher

Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)