Lauren Seager Smith, Coordinator of the Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA), said: "The Ofsted report 'No place for bullying' makes it clear that schools which value difference, promote empathy, train their staff and listen to their pupils are successful in tackling bullying.

"Sadly not all schools are up to standard and the ABA is shocked to see that racist, homophobic and disabilist bullying remains unchecked.  ABA works to raise awareness of bullying and co-ordinates national Anti-Bullying Week - this year taking place 19-23 November.

"ABA is calling on every school, every child and every parent to take a stand against this issue. Children and young people who experience bullying need to know they can speak out, that they will be heard, and that they will be taken seriously."