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Beth Johnson Housing Association is continuing its work to help local schools stamp out bullying - by supporting Etruscan Primary in putting on a play to tackle such behaviour during anti-bullying week.

In June, Beth Johnson, a subsidiary of Sanctuary Group, purchased some Barney and Echo books produced by the Police Community Clubs of Great Britain. The books teach children about the damaging effects of bullying behaviour and support teachers and parents in addressing bullying and vandalism issues.

After purchasing the books for class five at Etruscan Primary School in Etruria, Beth Johnson presented the children with anti-bullying wristbands and now the whole school is taking part in this year’s anti-bullying week. Children from class five are working on a play to perform in front of pupils and parents and Beth Johnson staff have been working with the children in rehearsals.

Zenab Hussain, Beth Johnson tenancy services officer, said: “We supported the anti-bullying campaign to send out a message to the children in our local community about the dangers and consequences of bullying and vandalism. The books provided the children with a script which they have adapted into their own play. We are pleased to be involved in this campaign and to continue working with the school. “

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Notes for editors:

Established in 1969, Sanctuary Group is a successful leading-edge housing provider, managing over 70,000 units of accommodation throughout England and Scotland including general rented, sheltered and supported accommodation, student and key worker accommodation.

As a not for profit organisation, all income goes into maintaining high standards and updating and developing services.

Sanctuary is a fast growing organisation and, in addition to the core of social housing, has diversified in the additional business areas of Care and Management Services.

Sanctuary, which has Investors in People accreditation, employs in excess of 5,200 staff based at its network of area offices. Its head office is located in Worcester.

Sanctuary is an Industrial and Provident Society, an exempt charity under the Charities Act 1993 and is regulated by the Housing Corporation.

Founded over 30 years ago Beth Johnson Housing provides affordable homes and services to residents of all ages throughout the Midlands.

Beth Johnson joined Sanctuary in January 2006 and owns nearly 4,500 homes in Shropshire, Staffordshire and South Cheshire, including family homes, single person’s accommodation, sheltered and special needs housing and home ownership schemes, managed from offices in Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford and South Cheshire.

Over 6,000 homes in Ashton-under-Lyne, Herefordshire, Northamptonshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands and Worcester are managed by Beth Johnson from its West Bromwich regional office.

For more information, please contact Kate Medhurst, Beth Johnson’s communication and research officer, on 01782 203484 or Gareth Holmes, Group PR officer, on 01905 743920.