Bullying – Stand Up and Say ‘NO’ to Bullying

We take bullying very seriously and work hard to create a school environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and respected. Children are taught that bullying is not acceptable and that everyone has the right to learn, play, and grow without fear. We promote kindness, respect, and positive relationships across all areas of school life.

Through assemblies, lessons, and everyday interactions, pupils learn what bullying is, how it differs from occasional friendship difficulties, and why it is important to speak up if something doesn’t feel right.

What is Bullying?

Bullying is usually repeated behaviour that is intended to hurt, upset, or frighten someone and can take many forms, including:

  • Hurtful words or name-calling, including teasing, threats, or unkind comments
  • Repeated unkind behaviour, such as deliberately excluding someone or spreading rumours
  • Physical actions, including pushing, hitting, kicking, or damaging belongings
  • Online or digital bullying, including messages, images, or comments shared through social media, games, or messaging apps

We also recognise that bullying can be linked to protected characteristics such as race, religion, gender, disability, or family background, and we take all incidents extremely seriously.

What children are encouraged to do

Children are taught that bullying is never their fault and that they will be listened to and supported. They are encouraged to:

  • Tell a trusted adult straight away if they are being bullied or feel unsafe
  • Speak to their class teacher or another adult in school, such as a teaching assistant or lunchtime supervisor
  • Support others by reporting bullying when they see it, even if it is not happening to them

We regularly remind pupils who they can talk to and reinforce the message that speaking up helps keep everyone safe.

How we deal with bullying

All bullying concerns are investigated promptly and sensitively. When a concern is raised, the school will:

  • Listen carefully to all pupils involved
  • Record and monitor incidents to identify patterns
  • Take appropriate action to stop the behaviour
  • Support the child who has been bullied
  • Work with the child responsible for the behaviour to help them understand the impact of their actions and make positive changes
  • Inform parents/carers where appropriate

Our aim is always to resolve issues quickly, restore positive relationships, and ensure that bullying does not continue.

What parents and carers should do if they are concerned

If you are worried that your child may be experiencing bullying, please contact the school as soon as possible. Early communication helps us deal with concerns quickly and effectively.

Parents and carers are encouraged to:

  • Listen calmly and reassure your child that they have done the right thing by telling you
  • Encourage your child to speak to a trusted adult in school, if they have not already done so
  • Contact your child’s class teacher as the first point of contact to share your concern
  • Provide as much information as possible, including what has happened, when and where it occurred, and who was involved
  • Work in partnership with the school to support your child and help resolve the situation

Once a concern is raised, the school will investigate the matter promptly and sensitively, keep appropriate records, and communicate with parents about actions taken and next steps where appropriate.

If concerns continue or you feel the issue has not been resolved, you may contact a member of the senior leadership team for further support.