In the final discussion of the day, groups identified the following as key priorities for anti-bullying action in Birmingham:

The Council:

SHOULD NOT accept bullying or compromise or dismiss it;

SHOULD stop bullying by:

1. Listening to victims and bullies, finding out why bullies bully (surveys/research)

2. Helping us know what to do if we bully, see bullying or experience bullying

3. Acting – tackling bullying - taking responsibility

• Co-ordinating all action on bullying – work as a team – across agencies
• Making schools & organisations tackle bullying – not be in denial
• Take appropriate action with bullies and parents

4. Embed anti-bullying strategies/policies in all organisations and make them known to everyone

5. Providing and targeting funding and resources

6. Having more anti-bullying projects for young people

• Better help and support for victims and their families
• Working with the bullies
• Having trained mediators
• Encouraging young people to speak out 

7. Raising awareness

• in schools and communities – tackle the bystander culture
• by training adults and professionals
• by publicity campaigns – and consistent anti-bullying messages

8. Planning safer buildings and environments