Welcome to the FUSE Anti-Bullying and Online Safety Programme for Schools

The FUSE Programme, developed by DCU Anti-Bullying Centre, is Ireland’s only research-based anti-bullying and online safety programme for primary and post-primary schools encompassing 3rd class to 3rd year respectively. The programme consists of a suite of lessons and accompanying resources facilitated by teachers in a classroom setting. The purpose of the programme is to connect everyone within the school community, to work together to tackle bullying and promote online safety.

FUSE aims to build capacity among students, to understand their own behaviour, be able to recognise bullying behaviour and online safety risks, and be confident in how to report and seek support when they need it.

The FUSE Primary Programme commences from 3rd Class to 6th Class while the FUSE Post-primary Programme commences from 3rd Year to 6th Year.

Although the latter is recommended for Junior Cycle students, post-primary teachers may decide, at their own discretion, how to use the programme to best suit their student needs. The programme provides a suite of resources to support teachers in its delivery, including: Unit of Learning, five Lessons Plans per class group or year group (as applicable), accompanying Activity Sheets and Powerpoint Presentations.

There are also additional supporting materials provided, including FUSE Posters, FUSE Digital Certificates for presentation to students on completion of the programme and a FUSE Digital Badge which schools can upload to their school website.

We are delighted that your school is participating in our programme. We hope that both you and your students will find FUSE and the resource materials beneficial and enjoyable.