Anti Bullying Statement

Bramble Brae Anti Bullying Parent Policy March 2025

Bramble Brae School

Parents and Carers Anti-Bullying Statement

At Bramble Brae School we have a six-step approach towards bullying: 

Step 1: Preventing 

• We prevent bullying through the culture, ethos and SHINE values of our school. Our curriculum equips pupils with the knowledge and skills to challenge attitudes and behaviours which cause bullying. 

Step 2: Reporting 

• We have an agreed whole school system for pupils, staff and parents to report concerns of bullying. Report any concerns of bullying using the online Google form or directly contact the Head Teacher, Principal Teacher or Class Teacher. 

Step 3: Recording 

• We record all reported incidents of bullying electronically in line with national guidance 

Step 4: Investigating 

• We will carry out a thorough investigation of all alleged, observed or reported bullying incidents. Parents and carers will be informed of the outcome of the investigation. 

Step 5: Responding 

• We will support the young person experiencing bullying. They will be listened to, taken seriously and reassured that the bullying taking place is not their fault. The child/children displaying bullying behaviours will be supported to repair the relationships affected by their actions. 

Step 6: Monitoring 

• We will monitor and track whole school data on bullying incidents. This will help us to identify trends, specific issues around equality and diversity and other relevant patterns that may help us prevent and respond to bullying incidents. 

Please Do: 

• Look out for any changes in your child’s behaviour which may indicate they are either experiencing bullying or displaying bullying behaviour towards others 

• Encourage and empower them to speak to a trusted adult if they have any concerns around bullying 

• Report any concerns of bullying directly to the school using either the parent/carer bullying concern Google form or phone the school and ask to speak to the Class Teacher, Principal Teacher or Head Teacher- if we don’t know about it, we can’t deal with it.

• Help your child to understand the difference between normal everyday conflict/friendship disagreements and bullying 

Please Don’t: 

• Post concerns of bullying on social media 

• Directly contact parents of children involved in bullying concerns  

• Approach/contact members of the Parent Council with bullying concerns 

• Encourage your child to respond with violence if they are experiencing bullying 

Further resources, support and guidance around bullying can be found at: 

https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/education-and-childcare/school-life/anti-bullying-policy  

https://www.respectme.org.uk/ 

https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/ 

https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/safeguarding-child-protection/anti-bullying-resources 

https://www.stonewall.org.uk/           

February 2025