Safe Channels for Reporting Bullying in Schools

Mr Sharael Taha asked the Minister for Education (a) how are victims of bullying supported in schools; (b) while there are safe channels to report bullying in schools, how does the Ministry ensure that these channels are effectively utilised; and (c) how many of the bullying cases in the past two years involved physical or mental abuse requiring police or medical assistance.

Mr Chan Chun Sing: This question has been answered as part of the Minister for Education’s oral reply to Parliamentary Questions for the 14 October 2024 Sitting. The Member may refer to the transcript for the reply. [Please refer to "Review of Measures and Help Provided in Student Bullying Incidents", Official Report, 14 October 2024, Vol 95, Issue 142, Oral Answers to Questions section.]