Anti-bullying at Manor Park

Why Anti-Bullying?

• Pupils’ well-being

• We are proactive

• Behaviour is outstanding in all areas

except anti-bullying

• Communication with parents

With our staff• Delivered Bullying Intervention Training to

teachers and lunchtime supervisors.• a new Anti-Bullying Policy and procedure

In the classroom • We have taught all pupils about bullying • Our bullying plumb-line

What are we doing about it?

What are we doing about it?

Whole school • SLT on duty throughout the day • Assistant Headteachers are no longer class-based• Mrs. Taylor is now the Anti-bullying Coordinator • Learning Mentors• School counsellor

Types & Methods of Bullying

Bullying is not always easy to identify. A young person may encounter bullying attacks that are:

Physical: Pushing, kicking, hitting,

pinching and other forms of violence or

threats.

Verbal: Name-calling, sarcasm, spreading rumours, persistent

teasing

Emotional: Excluding, tormenting, ridicule,

humiliation, setting people up

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Cyberbullying: nasty texts, ‘sexting’, sending

embarrassing photos, email, BBM and web-based attacks

Types & Methods of Bullying

Racist: Racial taunts, graffiti, gestures

Sexual: Unwanted physical contact or abusive comments.

Homophobic: Any hostile or offensive action against lesbians, gay males or bisexuals or those perceived to be

lesbian, gay or bisexual.

Abuse of the vulnerable: Physical disabilities, autism, special educational needs.  Young people who are

carers; children looked after, teenage parents, young offenders and death or separation in the family.

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Our Bullying Plumb-Line

1. Bullying doesn’t happen just once; it goes on over time and happens again and again2. It is deliberate, and the person bullying might be enjoying it3. It is unfair – the person bullying is stronger/ more powerful (or there are more of them)

What is our school Anti-Bullying procedure?

1. Talk with your child, using the bullying plumb-line2. Any concerns should be reported to the class teacher. 3. The teacher will speak to all pupils involved and determine whether bullying is taking place.4. If bullying is taking place, the learning mentor and Anti-Bullying Coordinator will become involved.

What is our school Anti-Bullying procedure?

5. The victim will be reassured and the teacher will ensure that they feel safe.6. The class teacher and learning mentor will liaise with parents of the child who has been bullying. 7. The learning mentor and Anti-Bullying Coordinator will keep in touch with pupils and parents.

How can Parents Help?

• Equip your children to identify bullying, using the Bullying Plumb-line

• Talk to your child’s Class Teacher if you feel concerned about bullying.

You child’s welfare is our first priority.

Body Language Signs

Passive Aggressive Assertive

Eyes

Facial Expressions

Gestures

Body Posture

Voice

Quiet, low, hesitant, apologetic, unsure, silent. Would rather not be heard or apologises for everything including things which are not your fault.

Loud, fast, strong, shouting , often vulgar or uses foul language, often doesn’t give the other person a chance to speak.

Even paced, medium tone and volume, lots of “I” statements e.g. “I feel hurt when you do that”, not “you are an idiot” (blaming), leaves pauses for other person to respond.

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