Anti-bullying

“Bullying in any form is always unacceptable.”

We are determined to provide our children with a safe, secure and happy environment in which to learn.

We expect high standards of behaviour and do our best to encourage our children to develop into responsible and valued members of the community.

Why is bullying a safeguarding concern?

Whether bullying is taking place online or in person, children are negatively impacted and affected by it.  They can be physically and emotionally hurt by bullying behaviours and it is important that as a school and parents we take steps to make sure that children are supported and that we address bullying directly.

What can you do if you are worried your child is being bullied?

• reassure them that they have done the right thing by telling you and can always talk to a trusted adult
• let them know who can help them
• report the bullying to school
• report the bullying to the platform/social media app
• remind your child that online behaviour
• talk to your child:  tell them about what a healthy friendship looks like
• show your child what is safe behaviour

What do we do as a school to prevent bullying?

We want all our children to understand the nature of bullying and the effects it has. We want children to know that bullying in any form is not acceptable, and that they must report it immediately if they or anyone else is being bullied. We want them to know that it is not acceptable for anyone to encourage bullying by others and not acceptable to do nothing if they know it is taking place.

In school we work hard to prevent bullying taking place.

Each year we focus on this during 'Anti-Bullying Week'.

What our children say?

In a recent survey with our children, they said that they feel safe and cared for in school.

What can you do?

• Always tell an adult, any member of staff at school will always listen - WE CAN HELP YOU!
• Ring the National Bullying Helpline – 0845 22 55 787 or Childline – 0800 1111 or visit www.childline.org.uk