Cindy Strikes Again.

Scheme to stamp out playground violence ...
An escalation of physical violence and emotional bullying in schools has sparked a major investigation by the children's commissioner amid increasing concerns about pupil safety.

The package will include resources written by pupils to encourage in-class discussions about bullying and changes to the way the Education Review Office assesses schools' anti-bullying programmes ... bbbutttt, the recourse to violence is something that happens when the words 'run out,' i.e. it is more likely to manifest in those with poor verbal skills. So by targetting the issue with a verbal programme, those that can discuss it will be those that can already moderate their behaviour, those that can already respond emotionally to the ramifications of such raw physical standover tactics ... hence will these 'socialised' kids simply become more vulnerable as a consequence?? The increase in contrast, if the programme is effective with some would suggest this.