'Social media is a potent power' - School anti-bullying plan to focus on cyber abuse

Steering Committee chair Dr Noel Purdy of Stranmillis College in Belfast said: "We owe it to our children and young people to give them the skills to protect themselves." File photo

Cyber abuse, gender identity bullying and sexual harassment will be addressed under a new action plan on bullying in schools.

Education Minister Norma Foley has set up a special steering committee to take a "root-and-branch look" at how bullying is addressed both at primary and second level and has asked the group to produce a report within six months.