Advisory board on bullying

The advisory board on bullying provides consultation on bullying cases involving students in compulsory and upper secondary schools.

The logo for the advisory board.

Advisory board on bullying in compulsory and upper secondary schools

The role of the Advisory board on bullying is to provide the school community with advice and guidance in cases of bullying if it is not possible to reach an acceptable solution within the school and/or municipality. The prerequisites for a case to be taken up in the advisory board are that a formal report of bullying has been made and that it has been processed in accordance with the University's procedures. The advisory board provides an opinion in accordance with the case data and provides follow-up in clarifying work processes, action plans and contingency plans.

Students, parents/guardians and staff of primary and secondary schools can contact the advisory board. Parties who work with children in school, leisure or leisure activities can also request the involvement of a professional council.

Parents/guardians of a student of a secondary school, students and staff of secondary schools can request the involvement of the board regarding student affairs if it is not possible to find a satisfactory solution within the school.

A request to the advisory board on bullying can be submitted here.

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