-Research Shows Film-watching Effective Tool to Develop Emotional Intelligence- To help teachers explore issues surrounding bullying this Anti-Bullying Week, November 14th, the education charity FILMCLUB (www.filmclub.org) is launching two thought-provoking seasons of films – one for primary and one secondary - in which bullying is a major theme. Hand-picked by experts and accompanied by detailed guides and discussion points, the selection includes classics such as ‘Lord of the Flies’ (1963 version), Ken Loach’s ‘Kes’ and Hollywood comedy-melodrama ‘The Women’ – as well as more recent titles such as ‘Bridge To Terabithia’ and documentary ‘American Teen’.   Members will be encouraged to watch, discuss and review the films following research which shows that watching and discussing films with their peer group is a highly effective tool for developing young people’s emotional intelligence. In a recent survey of club leaders 96% agree that attending FILMCLUB helps children understand different social and emotional issues and 87% say participation in the scheme enhances participants’ ability to share and debate their conclusions with other students.   Feedback also suggests that as well as promoting discussion and debate about the subject, school film clubs can actively help to reduce bullying by boosting children’s confidence and enabling those on the fringes – who are more likely to be bullied – to feel included. 82% of club leaders say the scheme – which unlike most other clubs is available to everyone, regardless of age or ability - integrates isolated pupils:   “FILMCLUB reinforces the school’s approach of avoiding artificial year group divisions, and this community feeling helps to reduce bullying and isolation.” Jean-Paul, Teacher, London “FILMCLUB crosses all boundaries of class, age and ability… Children of all ages and abilities engage with each other. This doesn’t happen in any other club and is very good for their self esteem. Rowan, teacher, Belfast:   Launched in 2008 by Beeban Kidron and educationalist Lindsay Mackie, FILMCLUB is free to all state schools and offers young people the chance to watch, debate and review the very best in cinema. Now working in 7000 UK schools, it is promoting new avenues of learning in an informal setting and encouraging critical engagement from young people.     FILMCLUB is hosting free start-up sessions for teachers across the country – to sign up or for further information visit www.filmclub.org or call 0207 288 4520. - Ends - For further information about FILMCLUB please contact: beatrix@filmclub.org on 07778 917 322 or visit www.filmclub.org Promoted to Around Family Lives carousel:  no