Policies
Policy Aim
This policy forms a part of the school's overall Behaviour and Expectations Policy.
The aim of the anti-bullying policy is to ensure that students learn in a supportive, caring and safe environment without fear of being bullied. Ensuring that all issues of bullying are addressed means that all students will be able to fully benefit from the opportunities available at school.
Bullying is NOT accepted.
At Notley High School, intolerance and bullying are completely unacceptable and will not be tolerated.
We as a school prevent bullying by:
- Teaching difference and acceptance within the curriculum
- Explicitly teaching kindness within all subject areas
- Explicitly encouraging responsibility by teaching students how to raise awareness to potential bullying situations
- Briefings on anti-bullying
- Celebrating diversity e.g., LGBTQ+ History Month, Black History Month, Women’s History Month
- Uniform inclusion
- Student Voice
Bullying is anti-social and will not be tolerated from any member of our School community. It is vital that we encourage good behaviour and respect for others, and to prevent all forms of bullying among pupils. All Notley High School staff should be alert to signs of bullying and act promptly and firmly, demonstrating to pupils that this issue is taken seriously and that the situation will not be allowed to continue.
Encouragement to Tell
All students (and parents) want bullying to stop but, in seeking help, they are often afraid of making the situation worse. It is important to develop and maintain an atmosphere in the School where pupils who are being bullied, or others who know about it, feel that they will be listened to and believed, and that the action taken will be swift but sensitive to their concerns.
Students need to be aware that their ‘not telling’ protects the bully or bullies, and gives the message that they can continue, often bullying others too.
We are currently working on a new and improved reporting system, but in the meantime please contact Mrs Townsend, Deputy Headteacher, for advice and to report an incident:
If you find it difficult to talk to anyone at school or at home, you may wish to contact Childline for confidential advice and support:
- Freephone 0800 1111
- Online chat
- Ask Sam
If you'd like to report something other than bullying, please speak to your Raising Standards Leader, Pastoral Manager, or Form Tutor.
Remember: this is NOT an emergency service.
There will be a delay in dealing with any information submitted out of school hours, during the weekend or during school holidays.
To download a full copy of the policy click the link below.