 Our policy on Bullying
has been developed in the context of our school, which aims
to provide a safe and secure learning environment for all the students
in our care.
Our commitment to this aim means that we have developed programmes,
structures
and roles within the college to make this aim real for all our students.
Our commitment to this aim means that we:
- Take the issue of bullying very seriously
- Do all we can to be proactive about the issue
- Put support systems in place for the students and parents involved
- Include students and parents in decisions about how to resolve the issue
- Review our policy regularly with students, parents and staff
Aims of the policy:
- To inform all students, parents and staff of the procedures
- To empower students to deal with the issue should it arise
- To engender a sense of collective responsibility regarding the issue of
bullying
- To support the students and parents involved
Essential Elements of the Policy:
- Focus on bullying as a human rights issue
- Regular highlighting of the issue with all students from first year
- Provision of a range of ways for students to access advice and support
- Regular information and In-Service support for staff
Features of the Policy
- Clear guidelines for staff about how to document and resolve the issue
- Clarity for students about how the school aims to resolve the issue
- Clear steps for students to follow in seeking advice or reporting
bullying
- Regular highlighting of the issue with students, parents and staff
- Regular review of our policy with students, parents and staff
A copy of an Anti-Bullying Policy is available
on request.
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