Around 30 students at the Sir John Colfox Academy have become anti-bullying ambassadors.

The group recently took part in the special training session using resources from youth charity, the Diana Award.

One Year 9 student who took part said: "I was impressed by the session, it was thought-provoking and practical with lots of activities, as well as discussion and advice on a wide range of scenarios. I am excited to be part of the ambassador programme and would encourage others to do it too."

Students who completed the training took part in a series of group activities, discussions and exercises to help them learn how to recognise and tackle bullying so they can work to further strengthen anti-bullying culture and promote kindness.

Sue Chudley, head of Year 8, led the training session. She said: "Well done to all students who took part and successfully completed the training to become our students anti-bullying ambassadors.

"Bullying is not tolerated and this important programme is another way of underlining that. It is a fantastic programme because it empowers students to help build and strengthen a culture of kindness, well done to everyone who took part."

The Diana Award is a charity that empowers young people to make positive changes to society and was set up in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales.

A spokesman for the Sir John Colfox Academy said: "All schools have concerns about bullying and cyber-bullying. We take this very seriously at Colfox and have strong policies in place to combat any bullying.

"Our anti-bullying policy has been endorsed by Ofsted, but is something we are always looking to strengthen and improve. If a student has any concerns, they can speak to their teacher or to one of our student anti-bullying ambassadors. If as a parent or carer you have any concerns, please contact the school."