Anti-Bullying
What is bullying behaviour?
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Verbal
The repeated negative use of speech, sign language or verbal gestures to intentionally hurt others.
Hurtful words, offensive language, swearing, discriminatory language.
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Indirect
The repeated negative use of actions, which are neither physical or nor verbal, to intentionally hurt others.
Isolating someone, rumours, sharing someone’s secrets, cyber-bullying, damaging/taking someone’s property, physical intimidation.
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Physical
The repeated negative use of body contact to intentionally hurt others.
Hurting someone intentionally, kicking, punching, pinching, spitting, slapping.
Anti-Bullying Ambassadors
Mr Handley is the school’s anti-bullying co-ordinator. You can speak to him if you need any help or advice if you, or someone you know, is being bullied. You can also speak to Miss Bowden, your Head of Year, your Form Tutor, or any adult who works in the school.
Where to get more help and advice
The Diana Award - Anti-Bullying
Bullying at school | Bullying advice for parents and children
