# School bullying and cyberbullying in Spain > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/school-bullying-and-cyberbullying-in-spain > Updated: 2026-09-10T22:13:44.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 3. In the Castilla y León region of Spain, authorities confirmed 136 cases of school bullying and cyberbullying for the 2025-2026 academic year, consisting of 112 traditional and 24 cyberbullying incidents. The regional government utilized the CONV information system to manage 1,108 protocols following the detection of potential incidents. In response to broader safety concerns, including the suicide of student Sandra Peña, the Spanish Ministry of Education released a new guide to standardize protocols nationwide. This framework mandates that schools notify educational inspections and initiate action plans within ten days of an alert, followed by a six-month academic follow-up. While regions like Andalusia already require immediate notification to inspections, the national guide provides a standardized response to protect institutions and ensure consistent action. Recent data from Fundación ANAR and Fundación Mutua Madrileña indicates a rise in bullying prevalence, with 14.1% of students reporting incidents, up from 12.3% the previous year. The report shows that 7.9% of students experience physical bullying and 3% face cyberbullying, the latter representing a 7 percentage point increase from the prior year. A significant concern is the duration of harassment; approximately one in four physical bullying victims and 22.8% of cyberbullying victims experience abuse lasting more than a year. Common drivers include differences in physical appearance, culture, race, or religion. While most students report incidents to teachers, there is a noted tendency toward inaction among secondary school students. ## Claims - The Ministry of Education published a guide for schools to develop protocols against bullying and cyberbullying. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Schools must notify educational inspection and implement an action plan within ten days of the first alert. (corroborated by 3 sources) - A six-month academic period of follow-up is required. (corroborated by 3 sources) - A 2023 survey showed 6% of students from 4th grade Primary to 4th ESO suffered bullying. (corroborated by 3 sources) - In Andalusia, 90% of the 1,300 annual files opened by the Department of Educational Development and Vocational Training were archived. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: Spain reports rise in school bullying and cyberbullying School bullying in Spain has risen to 14.1%, with a significant increase in cyberbullying cases and a high rate of long-term harassment lasting over a year. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spain-reports-rise-in-school-bullying-and-cyberbullying ### 2026-08-23: Spain's Ministry of Education issues new school bullying protocols Spain's Ministry of Education has issued new guidelines for school bullying and cyberbullying, mandating a ten-day response window and a six-month follow-up period for educational centers. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spains-ministry-of-education-issues-new-school-bullying-protocols ### 2026-08-20: Castilla y León confirms 136 cases of school bullying and cyberbullying Castilla y León confirmed 136 cases of school bullying and cyberbullying for the 2025-2026 academic year, following the opening of 1,108 investigation protocols. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/castilla-y-len-confirms-136-cases-of-school-bullying-and-cyberbullying --- Cite as: School bullying and cyberbullying in Spain. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/school-bullying-and-cyberbullying-in-spain