Our Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ Residential Children’s Home in Sunderland has become the first in the country to receive a Bullying Intervention Group (BIG) award for the fifth year running.
This notable achievement follows a period of consistent excellence shown by our home in their anti-bullying practices, all of which have involved considerable input by the young people themselves.
Auton Sunderland’s Anti-Bullying Officer, Paul Brown said, “We’re very proud of our awards and our young people have been so enthusiastic about getting involved. It really helps everyone to feel comfortable about being open and honest with any issues and helps them to find solutions in a very mature way.”
The award scheme is run by the not-for-profit Bullying Intervention Group and is open to organisations working with children and young people, including children’s homes, schools, youth clubs and local authorities.
Val McFarlane, Director of the Bullying Intervention Group, said, “I am so delighted that Auton Sunderland have now achieved the BIG Award for five years and look forward to continuing to support them in their excellence in challenging bullying.”