Bullying and harassment at work
A guide from Education Support to help school staff recognise bullying and harassment at work and know how to respond.
Last reviewed: 17 October 2025
About this resource
This guide offers practical advice for school staff on how to recognise and respond to bullying or harassment at work.
It covers support in terms of how staff can manage emotions and responses to potential bullying incidents. It also shares lots of signposting for further support, along with testimonials of how impactful that support was.
Topics covered include:
- what workplace bullying and harassment are
- how the law protects staff
- the impact on health and wellbeing
- ways to respond to bullying incidents
- taking formal action
- rebuilding confidence after bullying
- where to find ongoing support.
Using this resource
This resource is designed for:
- use by individual members of school staff.
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