„Promoting a positive school climate has a strong impact on learners’ participation and performance. Feeling accepted and valued by peers and teachers, and having friends is of key importance for children and adolescents to feel a sense of belonging at school and to be able to thrive. An unfavourable school climate, on the other hand, which is characterised by violence and bullying and where learners do not feel respected or supported, can have a negative impact on learners’ well-being and mental health. […] Bullying and violence-prevention measures in schools are essential for conveying a clear message that violence and bullying are unacceptable.“
EU-Kommission (Hrsg.), Structural indicators for monitoring education and training systems in Europe – 2023. Early leaving from education and training (2023), S. 7.