Teachers want cyber bullying on curriculum

Tackling the modern-day scourge of cyberbullying should be part of the school curriculum and more funding is needed to combat growing levels of online aggression, teachers have warned.

Such is the impact of cyberbullying on morale that school principals want a dedicated classroom module as part of the Junior and Senior cycle, although not as an exam topic.

The call comes from the National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals, whose director Clive Byrne believes schools can play a pivotal role in stamping out online abuse if teachers and parents are given the right resources.