Violence in educational settings remains a problem in all countries. Psychological and physical violence in and around schools, including bullying and cyberbullying, gender-based violence and sexual harassment, undermines learning and has adverse physical and mental health consequences. Evidence collected over the past 10 years has led to concrete recommendations on how to prevent school violence in all its forms, and also how to respond in a learner-centred way. Whole school approaches require the involvement of all stakeholders – from teachers and school principals to parents, governing bodies and those responsible for child protection. With new data on the prevention of online violence, schools are even more centrally placed as part of the eco-system of safety and inclusion for all young people, whether online or off-line