What steps it is taking to reduce bullying in schools.

Bullying of any kind is unacceptable and should be addressed quickly and firmly whenever it arises. The Scottish Executive has issued a range of guidance to assist schools and local authorities to tackle it effectively. We are funding the national Anti-Bullying Network to help schools across Scotland share good practice in tackling bullying and provide training and consultancy services to support schools and local authorities in developing anti-bullying strategies. We also provide funding to Childline to secure the continued operation of their Bullying Helpline.