A QUEEN Anne High school teacher outlined work going on to prevent bullying behaviour and gender-based violence to members of the Dunfermline Soroptimist Club.

Cheryl Blyth is leading the Mentors in Violence Prevention programme at Queen Anne and spoke about what work is taking place to crack down on problems which many pupils are facing.

The group heard that interactive workshops are taking place where it is encouraged to be “an active bystander”. Pupils learn, through various scenarios, how they can influence a potential difficult situation in a positive and safe way.

Soroptomist Eva Tyson said: "This subject is very much in focus and my club is delighted that this programme is spreading right through Scottish schools."