Anti-bullying
We are a friendly, caring college committed to providing a safe environment for all our pupils so they can learn in a calm and secure atmosphere.
Bullying of any kind is unacceptable and if bullying does occur, all pupils should be able to tell someone at the college so that incidents will be dealt with promptly and effectively.
The college recognises that bullying can take many different forms, but the three main types are:
- Physical: Hitting, kicking, taking belongings.
- Verbal: Name calling, insulting, offensive language, racist, homophobic or sexual remarks.
- Psychological: Spreading nasty rumours, inciting others to be cruel or encouraging others to overtly isolate and ignore the individual, sending malicious messages through the use of modern technology.
- Racial harassment, homophobia or other contraventions of the Equality Act 2010 are treated as very serious incidents of bullying.
Dealing with incidents
All reported incidents are treated very seriously and are fully investigated by the Year Team. Any incident of bullying is placed on file and any action would take one or more of the following forms depending on the severity of the incident:
- sincere apology
- detention
- a warning as to the consequences of a repeated offence
- parents/guardians informed of the behaviour and of the school’s concern
- interview with the Principal
- suspension
In addition, the victim will be provided with support and reassurance and they are told to inform their Year Leader, Manager or Tutor immediately should there be any further incidents. Parents/guardans will be informed of the incident.
Follow up of incidents
Both parties will be checked upon regarding the state of the relationship and to reinforce support and reassurance for the victim.
Training
Our teaching staff and Classroom Assistants are trained at both Level 1 and Level 2.
Anyone who knows that bullying is happening is expected to tell staff.
We will be marking 'Good Relations Week' (16-22 September 2024), Antibullying Week (W/b 11th November 2024) and Safer Internet Day (11th February 2025).
For parent/guardian guidance, please see the following helpful link:
Pupils who need help when the college is closed can call Childline on 0800 1111 for free, confidential advice and support.
Adults who are worried about a child when the college is closed should contact the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000 or email help@nspcc.org.uk
