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Bullying




All pupils at the School have a right to be educated in a supportive environment free of oppression and abuse. It is the responsibility of all who work here to ensure that this is possible. Pupils must feel safe in the knowledge that they will be cared for and protected from bullies and their actions.

Bullying is deliberate, hurtful behaviour which is repeated often over a period of time. Victims find difficulty in protecting themselves from these actions.

Such behaviour will be dealt with. The safety and happiness of pupils is of paramount importance. Those who are bullied become unhappy: they lose confidence and self esteem and are more likely to become depressed as young adults. Victims of bullying often do not achieve their full potential: they absent themselves from school and may find difficulty in concentrating.

Pupils are encouraged to let an adult know if they are being bullied or if they are concerned about other pupils being bullied. Staff have a responsibility to listen to them.

Once made aware of the problem the appropriate tutor and Head or Assistant Head of Year will be informed and the most appropriate course of action taken.

The parents of both bullies and victims will be advised when action against bullies is necessary. Incidents are recorded with copies held on file in the year offices.

Any incidents of a racist or homophobic nature will be reported to the Local Education Authority in line with the school’s Race Equality Policy.

Pupils are made aware of the Code of Conduct and the Bullying Policy through assemblies, tutors and the PD programme. They will be given the opportunity to discuss the types of behaviour which constitute bullying and will be told who to contact if they have concerns.

All pupils will be given a copy of a leaflet containing information about the Anti-Bullying Policy (see overleaf). Parents will be advised when this is happening and will be encouraged to contact the school if they wish to discuss the Policy further.

P Bond - July 2005