Cases of school bullying in the Balearic Islands reveal a complex and evolving situation, which is starting earlier and earlier: even in primary school and preschool, schools are detecting behaviors that can be considered systematic intimidation. The victims are often more vulnerable students, such as those with Special Educational Needs (SEN), socialization difficulties, or family problems. Xavier Ferriol, a teacher and president of the parents' association FAPA Mallorca, points out that if a student is different, the bullying is focused on them. Thus, children with low self-esteem, attachment disorders, autism spectrum disorder, gifted children, and those who don't fit in with groups become easy targets, an issue that worries FAPA, which seeks to achieve the assertive involvement of families when a case arises. Data from recent years show a sustained and record increase in the activation of bullying protocols. In the 2017-2018 school year, 436 protocols were opened, with 123 confirmed cases; In 2022-2023, there were 713 protocols and 384 confirmed cases, the highest figure to date; and in the 2024-2025 academic year, a record 887 protocols were reached, with approximately 177 confirmed cases, the third highest figure in the statistical series. Most cases occur in secondary schools, but there has also been an increase in primary schools, accounting for 35.1% of cases. In the 2022-2023 academic year, 41.4% of cases were not attributed to any specific group, while 25.8% involved young people from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds (SEN). 12.8% were physical attacks; 8.1%, for cultural and religious reasons; and 5.2%, due to LGBTQ+phobia.

The Ministry of Education has activated the school bullying protocol at the IES Ses Estacions school, after a content creator, known as @b_bydidi, publicly denounced a case on social media. bullyingThe victim is a student at the school, but the aggressors are not students there. The content creator had shared several messages and images showing the threats and attacks the young woman was suffering. In a statement, IES Ses Estacions condemned bullying "in all its forms." "Our school works to prevent, detect, and act in any situation that may compromise the well-being of our students." The school regrets the inaccurate information circulating on social media, which claimed that the school had not taken action. "From the beginning of the situation, our team of professionals has carried out the appropriate interventions and adopted the necessary protective measures. In fact, everything is in the hands of the authorities, and they will act according to current legislation," the statement explained. Ses Estacions has called on the educational community to report any hateful messages through the appropriate channels. "It is everyone's responsibility to prevent the spread of rumors and false information," the statement reads. "We want to make clear our commitment to coexistence and the well-being of the children. We appreciate the trust of the families, teachers, and students, and we ask for prudence and respect while the situation is being resolved," the school asserts.

The Minister of Education and Universities, Antoni Vera, has announced that starting next academic year, schools will also have psychologists in the third cycle of primary school—fifth and sixth—to strengthen the early detection of emotional problems and cases of bullying. Until now, this work has been carried out in the secondary school stage. Vera explained this this Tuesday during the plenary session of the Parliament, in response to a question from Vox MP Patrícia de las Heras, about how the Government plans to end bullying among students.

The Minister of Education and Universities, Antoni Vera, has explained that the Spanish government does not plan legislative changes to prevent a professor convicted of harassing a former student from practicing. This controversy arises after the problems experienced in the Maria Antònia Salvà school (Son Sardina)where Miquel RoldánHe has a temporary position and parents have refused to bring their children as a symbol of protest.