What is Bullying?

Policy for the school click here

The Government defines bullying as:

Behaviour by an individual or group usually repeated over time, that intentionally hurts another individual or group either physically or emotionally. (Safe to Learn)

OfSTED's definition used in the TellUs 2 survey is:

Bullying is when someone makes you unhappy by being nasty on purpose (for example by teasing or hurting you, by taking or breaking your things, or by leaving you out).

If you feel you are being bullied TELL someone, A parent/carer or guardian, your Tutor, Director of House, a member of staff you trust, or use one of the links below to help you. :-

• Beat Bullying Tel: 0845 338 5060 Web site: www.beatbullying.org
• Bullying on line uk Web site: www.bullying.co.uk
• Childline Tel: 0800 1111 Web site: www.childline.org.uk
• Kidscape Tel: 020 7730 3300 web site: www.kidscape.org.uk 
• NSPCC Tel: 0808 800 5000 web site: www.there4me.com
• The Samaritans Tel: 08457 92 90 90 Web site: www.samaritans.org.uk
• 0800 Reverse have launched their School Safety Campaign. 0800 Reverse is intended to keep kids safe and connected to home. Visit their web site for more information. 0800 Reverse - "Stay connected to home,stay safe"  www. 0800 reverse.co.uk