Report Bullying

Bullying

The bullying of another student by word or deed, by an individual or group, will always be regarded as most serious conduct.

Bullying is an action that deliberately causes distress to another person. This means the bully knows that their actions/words are upsetting, but keep on doing it because that is how they want you to feel.

Bullying can be:-

·         Physical – for example hitting, kicking and pushing

·         Verbal – words they say to you

·         Taking of, or deliberate damage to somebody’s property 

·         Cyber – sending defamatory or intimidating messages or images in a form of communication technology, for example, text message, Snapchat, Instagram

·         Harassment of another student or person in relation to their age, race, religious belief, special education needs or disabilities, sexual orientation, gender, gender re-assignment, pregnancy/maternity and marriage/civil partnership.

Flow Chart to Show the Procedure for Dealing with Bullying

You report an incident

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It is formally logged and investigated by your Head of Year

and/or a senior member of staff

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Bullies and victims are interviewed separately and a written record taken

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We will obtain written witness information

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We will discuss the outcome of the investigation with the victim

and together look for a way forward

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We will take action to prevent further incidents

These actions may include:

·         Imposition of sanctions

·         Obtaining an apology

·         Informing parent/carer of both victim and bully

·         Providing mentor support for both victim and bully

We will keep a written record of the incident, investigation and outcomes

On rare occasions, where long term bullying is exposed, the matter will be dealt with by the Head Teacher and in consultation with the Head of Year, be brough to the Governors’ Student Disciplinary Committee.