Tootoot announce today the launch of their anti-bullying and safeguarding platform in United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The platform and app, which is available 24/7, 365 days a year is six times more effective at resolving incidences than face-to- face reporting. Bullying is currently an issue in many UAE schools, with 60 per cent of teenage boys experiencing bullying, according to Abu Dhabi Education Council. Worryingly, only 1 in 10 pupils actually tell someone about the issues they are facing. tootoot solves this problem by providing pupils with a safe and easy way to take the first step towards resolving their concerns. The platform has already experienced significant success in the UK with pupils reporting over 6,000 cases of bullying. Its impact has been recognised by the UK Government’s Department for Education who have supported the delivery of the anti-bullying and safeguarding platform to an additional 120,000 pupils across the UK.

Tootoot’s Managing Director, Michael added “Bullying is still an issue in many schools across UAE. The largest barrier I faced when experiencing bullying as a child was feeling comfortable enough to speak to someone about my situation. I’m thrilled that tootoot UAE will provide a voice for pupils, helping them to resolve their concerns quickly and easily. To celebrate the launch of the anti-bullying and safe-guarding platform in UAE, tootoot are offering a 3-month free trial of the software to schools across the country. Tootoot is currently available online and as an app giving pupils access to the safe-guarding tool all day, every day. The award-winning anti-bullying platform is currently used by over 250,000 pupils globally.

Current schools using tootoot in UAE: JESS – Jumeirah English Speaking School, GEMS Wellington International School, Sunmarke School, Victory Heights Primary School.