Warrington School/Board Of Trustees/Bullying


 * Bullying Checklist

BULLYING PROCEDURE

PROCEDURAL OBJECTIVES


 * To provide a comprehensive universally understood definition of bullying behaviour and to outline strategies for all members of the school to combat social, emotional, physical and all forms of intimidation.

DEFINITION
 * The following definition of Bullying Behaviour has been adopted:
 * It is deliberate, hurtful behaviour
 * It is repeated often over a period of time
 * It is difficult for those being bullied to defend themselves
 * There are three main types of bullying:
 * Physical - hitting, kicking, taking belongings
 * Verbal - name calling, insulting, racist remarks
 * Indirect - spreading nasty stories, excluding from groups/games

PROCEDURES/GUIDELINES
 * 1.All members of the school have a responsibility to recognise bullying and to take action when they are aware of it happening.
 * 2. Children will be made aware of the school’s stance on bullying through school-wide messages on the issues.
 * 3. All staff should treat any reports of bullying seriously and take action..
 * 4. Staff should listen to student(s) and make such enquiries as may be necessary to clarify exactly what has been happening.
 * 5. Students should be assured that they have acted correctly in reporting the bullying.
 * 6. Staff members should inform the Principal of any incidents that comes to their notice.
 * 7. Emphasis must be on changing the behaviour of the bullying student(s) while providing support for the student(s) who has/have been harassed and bullied.
 * 8. Staff members should give the victim(s) advice on how to deal with any repeat incidents of bullying or intimidation.
 * 9. Follow up should be discussed with the students and checks should be made to ensure the incidents of bullying have ceased.
 * 10. Parents of all students involved should be contacted.

--RachelO 03:04, 17 December 2010 (UTC)