Anti-Bullying Policy
Entitlement
All children have the right to come to school knowing that their physical safety and mental well-being are being protected.What is Bullying?
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It is deliberately hurtful behaviour, which is repeated over a period of time.
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It may be directed at an individual or group.
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The perpetrator(s) may be an individual or group.
What forms can it take?
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Physical - hitting, kicking, taking belongings.
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Verbal - name calling, insulting.
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Indirect - excluding someone from a social group, spreading nasty stories, tormenting.
School Anti-bullying Policy
We have a whole-school approach to bullying.
Anti-Bullying education is an important part of the school’s Personal, Social and Health Education for all children in the Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.We provide opportunities for the children to develop a range of personal and social skills:
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communication
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self-esteem
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decision making
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problem solving
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self-discipline
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respect for other
These skills will equip children to deal effectively with bullying and other related issues.
We provide the children with information about bullying that is accurate, honest and age appropriate:
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We provide them with knowledge and facts about bullying and how to deal with it.
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We provide them with information about what to do if bullying occurs and where to seek help.
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We provide help and counselling to participants to prevent the bullying re-occurring.
In our school we have clear roles and procedures for dealing with incidents of bullying. We take bullying seriously and investigate thoroughly in a consistent manner. We involve parents of victims and bullies at an early stage.What can Parents do?
If you suspect your child has been the victim of a series of repeated incidents over a period of time, contact the school and arrange to discuss the incidents. We ask you to contact your child’s teacher to discuss the issue first.