What do I do if I don’t feel safe?

If you have any concerns about your safety, or the safety of anyone else then speak to the Safeguarding team or to any of the Pastoral Team.  You will also find lots of support information on this page.  It is always better to talk to someone.

What is bullying?

It is the deliberate behaviour by an individual or a group that is seen by you as an attempt to hurt, frighten or threaten you or someone else, particularly if the behaviour is repeated or persistent.

Bullying can be:

• Physical - Hitting, pushing, taking some’s belongings

• Verbal - Name calling, insulting, racist or sexist remarks, threatening or demanding money

• Indirect - Spreading rumours, sending abusive text messages or emails excluding someone from a group

• Cyber Bullying - Threatening, upsetting or harassing using technology

What can I do?

• If you see it happening to someone else or it is happening to you report it

• Tell your Form Teacher and/or your Director of Learning

• Encourage the bullied pupil to join in with your activities or groups

• Tell the bullying pupil that you disapprove of his/her actions

DO NOT allow someone to be deliberately left out of a group, or smile and laugh if you witness someone being bullied.