We are committed to providing equality in our schools,
free from racism, bullying or discrimination of any
kind.
Bullying causes harm to those who are bullied, those who bully,
and those who watch. Bullying is never acceptable. Our aim is to
break the chain of bullying.
It is deliberately hurtful, repeated over time and uses an
imbalance of power (this may be related to physical, social or
emotional status).
Bullying can be:
- physical: pushing, kicking, hitting, damaging property
- Verbal: name calling, taunting, teasing, intimidating,
humiliating, gossiping
- Silent: isolation, rude gestures, exclusion from
activities
- Electronic: via mobile phones and computers
(cyberbullying)
Within these pages we offer advice for:
The
Department for Education and
DirectGov have useful guidance on how to tackle
bullying.
Cyberbullying:
is different from other forms of bullying. A single incident can be
called bullying:
- due to its permanent place in cyberspace.
- the impact from one malicious entry can spread worldwide and
its consequences may be infinite.
- it invades personal space and time.
Anti-bullying work within schools
All schools must have an anti-bullying policy. This must be
regularly reviewed by all members of the school community,
including staff, governors, parents/carers and students.
We are a member of
The Anti Bullying
Alliance and The South West
Grid for Learning
Further guidance documents and leaflets can be found on our
guidance and factsheets page. A document entitled
Anti-Bullying Guidance for Schools
has been issued by the National Healthy Schools
Programme.
