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bullying Policy and School Council.
• The school will consult regularly with parents, children and members of staff about the issue

of bullying and how to address the problem.
• It is important that all children understand that bullying in and around school is taken

seriously and is acted upon. Members of staff to whom an incident of bullying is reported
must make a note of it / include it on the lunchtime list, deal with it as appropriate and report it
to a senior member of staff if necessary.
• Children who are bullied should be made aware of the mechanisms by which they can report
the incident. They are:

- directly to the member of staff on duty,
- to their class teacher,
- through a friend or with a friend,
- through the bully box,
- via their School Council Rep,
- via a buddy,
- to a prefect
- to any member of staff they feel comfortable with.
• Children who witness incidents of bullying are made aware of the mechanisms by which they
can report the incident (see above).
• When an incident of bullying is reported by parents this will be recorded in the Behaviour Log
and investigated. Parents will be informed of any action taken.
• Cyber Bullying- The Education Act (2011) allows teachers to search for and, if necessary,
delete inappropriate images (or files) on electronic devices, including mobile phones.
• Staff, governors, pupils and parents will be made aware of the following strategies for dealing
with instances of bullying.
1. Following initial investigation, the incident and the bully’s name will be entered in the
Behaviour Log or Lunchtime List. At this point those children involved will be seen by the
classteacher or the teacher on duty so that further investigations, sanctions and support may be
instigated. Sanctions will involve the loss of playtime and/or privileges. The victim may be
invited to have some input into the sanctions decided for the person who bullied them. By
standers to any bullying will also be spoken to discuss their behaviour and the need to report
incidents of bullying.
2. A second instance of bullying will result in the child being seen by the Assistant Head or
Deputy Head. At this time the victim will also be seen separately/together for the purposes of
clarification and to offer support as necessary. Parents may be informed at this stage.
3. If there are three instances of bullying by the same child then that child will be seen by the
Head who will arrange to inform the child’s parents. This will be recorded using the school
recording system. Further instances may result in the exclusion of the bullying pupil.
• All parties will be made aware of the following support strategies for those children who are
involved in instances of bullying.
1. Teachers/Support Staff counsel the victim looking at coping strategies and assertiveness
training. They may arrange a letter of apology from the perpetrator of the bullying. After
consultation with parents referrals to external agencies may be made.
2. Teachers/ Support Staff counsel the bullying pupil to look for strategies to help child
modify their behaviour.
3. Individual behaviour programmes/ SEND Records may be used or, after consultation with
parents, referrals for to external agencies may be made.
4. Work with whole class or group.
5. Encourage the use of the Bully Box.
6.Named persons to report incidents to.

Conclusion
An Anti-Bullying Policy provides guidance on what children should do if they feel they are being
bullied. It highlights the processes involved in dealing with children who bully whilst offering
support for those who are bullied. This policy is also supported by the Behaviour Management
Policy and the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.

Monitoring and Evaluation
This policy will be reviewed annually through staff meetings, Governors’ Meetings and the school
council. This will be completed in line with monitoring and evaluation policy of the school.

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