Schools Receive Updated Social Safety and Online Behaviour Guidance (Netherlands, June 2026)
The ministry highlighted new school safety resources, including guidance on online behaviour and preparations for the 2026 Week Against Bullying. The materials support schools in prevention, response and team-level policy work.
The ministry highlighted new school safety resources, including guidance on online behaviour and preparations for the 2026 Week Against Bullying. The materials support schools in prevention, response and team-level policy work.
What Changed?
Schools received updated information on social safety, the 2026 Week Against Bullying and a guidance resource on managing online behaviour across policy, team and classroom levels.
Old System vs New System
Schools already had safeguarding and anti-bullying responsibilities, but this update added current materials and a structured online-behaviour guide for the 2026 school year.
Schools can use the 2026 theme, webinar, regional meetings and online-behaviour guidance to strengthen prevention and response to bullying and digital misconduct.
Who Is Affected?
Student Impact
Students may benefit from clearer school attention to bullying, belonging and online conduct.
Parent / Family Impact
Parents may see schools communicate more actively about anti-bullying work and digital behaviour expectations.
School / Institution Impact
Schools can integrate the materials into safety plans, staff training, classroom work and the Week Against Bullying campaign.
Teacher / Staff Impact
Teachers receive practical support for discussing online behaviour and responding to boundary-crossing conduct.
Key Dates
- 2026-06-25: guidance update announced
- 2026-09-16: kick-off webinar
- 2026-09-21 to 2026-09-25: Week Against Bullying
- October 2026: regional meetings planned.
What To Do
- Schools should download the materials
- plan September anti-bullying activities and review online-behaviour procedures.
What To Watch Next
Schools should monitor further materials and evaluate how the guidance affects safety policy during the 2026-2027 school year.
Global Context
The update reflects international concern about cyberbullying, social belonging and student safety in digital school environments.
Source Record
Source type: Guidance
Source name: Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (OCW) Newsletter