At the conference the informational brochure „Bullying-free School“ prepared in cooperation between the Ombudsman for Children and experts was introduced for the first time. 3. „Bullying-free School“ homepage Under the guidance of the Ombudsman for Children, the homepage „Bullying-free School“, was prepared, offering practical advice for preventing bullying and resolving incidents of bullying. The website explains what bullying is and what can be done against it, and also offers advice on creating a safer school environment. Individual advice is given for pupils, teachers, school managers, parents and support specialists. The homepage also contains references to different programmes against bullying and topical websites, and also includes a list of useful literature. The homepage is in Estonian and Russian and is compatible with smartphones. 4. Address of the Ombudsman for Children to school managers The Ombudsman for Children Indrek Teder in his address at the beginning of the school year drew the attention of school managers to the importance of their role in shaping the school environment and values. He encouraged school managers to make a safe and bullying-free school environment a priority for their schools, because a school environment which is safe both physically and mentally, as well as friendly and supporting relationships, is a precondition for successful learning. The Ombudsman for Children in his address also found it necessary to remind school directors that the schools should pay closer attention to the health protection requirements established by the Minister of Social Affairs, in particular the requirements for arranging tests. In his address, the Ombudsman also informed the school managers about the new website „Bullying-free School“ and the online version of the informational brochure „Bullying-free School“. In addition, the Ombudsman encouraged school managers to make more active use of programmes against bullying. 5. The merit award „With Children and For Children“ At a festive event held in the Chancellor’s Office on the international Day for Protection of Children, recognition was given to persons who with their new initiatives or long-term activities had significantly contributed to the well-being of children. Awards were presented in six categories. The recognition „Lapse suur tegu“ [Child’s noble deed] was given to the pupil of Keeni school, Jaagup Hinn, for daily assistance to his disabled schoolmate. The award in the category „Elutöö“ [Lifetime achievement] was given to Leelo Tungal whose literary production and activities have affected many children. Trauma therapist Maire Riisi was recognised with the title „Muutuste looja“ [Creator of change] for her longterm work with families with grieving children. The compilation „Ohutusraamat koolilapse vanematele“ [Safety book for parents of school children] brought recognition to the author and 62