Concerns about Bullying
If you have any concerns about bullying please come and talk to us. We have policies and procedures in place to make sure that we are all safe and happy. You may find it helpful to look at some of the links below.
Child Friendly Anti-Bullying Policy
What is bullying?
In our school a bully is someone who hurts someone more than once, deliberately using behaviour which is meant to hurt, frighten or upset another person.
Bullying can be…..
Emotional: Hurting people's feelings, leaving you out, making you feel bad.
Physical: Punching, kicking, spitting, pushing, theft.
Verbal: Being teased, name calling, being rude.
Racist: Calling you racist names, graffiti.
Cyber: Saying unkind things by text, email, social media.
When is it bullying?
Several Times On Purpose
Remember some things you say to someone may be said to try and be funny but it may be hurtful to that person.
Think before you speak!
Who can I tell?
- A friend
- A family member
- School councilor or Buddy
- Head Teacher
- Any teacher at school or any adult in school including lunch time staff
- Someone you trust
- Anybody near you
MOST IMPORTANTLY
If you feel you are being bullied :
Start Telling Other People
If you are bullied:
DO
•Ask them to stop if you can.
•Use eye contact and tell them to go away.
•Ignore them.
•Walk away.
•TELL SOMEONE!
DON’T
•Do what they say.
•Get angry or look upset.
•Hit them.
•Think that it is your fault.
•Hide it.
•Do not retaliate.
What should I do if I see someone else being bullied?
•Don’t walk away and ignore the bullying.
•Tell the bully to stop if it is safe to do so.
•Don’t stay silent or the bullying will keep happening.
•Don’t lose your temper.
•TELL SOMEONE.
The Head Teacher, Governors, Staff and School Council will work together to:
•Make our school a place where everyone can feel happy. That means no bullying allowed.
•We will help everyone to get on with each other and we believe that everyone has the right to feel safe and be themselves.