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Anti-Bullying Rationale
“…any behaviour which is deliberately intended to hurt, threaten or frighten another person or group of
people. It is usually unprovoked and is often repeated and can continue for a long period of time. It
always reflects an imbalance of power.” (Birmingham Education Service. 1999)
Recreation Road Infant School recognises that bullying constitutes inappropriate behaviour and that any reports will be
dealt with seriously.
Aims.
Recreation Road Infant School aims to provide all pupils with a secure and caring learning environment, where any
incidents of bullying will be treated seriously and confidentially. The school aims to be consistent in its dealing of
bullying incidents, protecting and supporting all parties whilst issues are resolved and providing positive programs of
personal development when required.
The whole staff is committed to anti-bullying, and employs a range of pro-active strategies to minimise bullying. These
may include:
• Awareness raising with children, staff, parents and carers;
• Mediation sessions to resolve conflict;
• Assemblies on bullying;
• Using Circle Time;
• Well-Being Group
• Role play;
• Drama;
• Playground activities;
• Close supervision;
• Victim Strategies;
• Record of incident, outlining the point of view of all parties involved;
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Procedures for Dealing with Bullying.
Whilst staff employ strategies to minimise bullying, there may be occasions, when the Headteacher will need to step in
and deem the behaviour as inappropriate, taking a more serious form of action.
1. Record of incident, outlining the point of view of all parties involved passed to the Headteacher.(see attached
reporting form)
2. Headteacher to meet with the pupils concerned to discuss the incident and distress of the child being bullied in
a calm and supportive atmosphere.
3. A date set for a week’s time to review the incident. Meantime the bullied pupil should be reassured and invited
to report any further incidents to a designated member of staff/Headteacher.
4. Headteacher meets with pupils to ensure there have been no future incidents. In this instance no further action
will be taken.
5. Reoccurance of bullying between the pupils concerned will be referred to the Headteacher who will repeat
steps 1 – 4 and warn that a further incident will result in their parents being invited to discuss issues and
establish strategies for improvements.
On rare occasions when a pupil needs to be excluded, the Headteacher must clearly define the bullying behaviour
deemed to unacceptable. A short period of one or two days may be sufficient to reinforce acceptable behaviour and to
allow for early reintegration into the class.
An open dialogue between parents and staff is encouraged with the aim that any issues can be resolved. Ultimately, if
necessary, parents can follow the formal complaints procedure set out in the school brochure.
INSET.
Appropriate training and additional INSET will be determined according to the needs of the school identified through
the School Development and Improvement Plan. This is reviewed annually.
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The Role of the Governors.
Policy Ratification.
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