Research has demonstrated the impact of school-based schemes. Over 80 per cent of young
people who seek help from peer support schemes find themselves better able to cope with bullying
afterwards95. An evaluation by the NSPCC96 of their school counselling and support services
illustrated that school counselling services can significantly improve the academic performance of
pupils and the general school atmosphere. They found over two-thirds of head teachers thought
that the counselling service had a positive impact on bullying and aggressive behaviour. Over
three-quarters of head teachers thought that the service had a positive impact on pupil’s attitudes
and had improved school attendance. One child said: “After meeting with NSPCC I didn’t fight
any more, didn’t get angry with my parents97