Main points of policy
List of procedures for implementation
Related policies, documents and strategies
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To ensure all stakeholders understand the meaning and nature of bullying and harassment and know the correct procedure for reporting and managing incidents.
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To make all stakeholders aware of our commitment to take allegations seriously and support students if an incident is reported
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Dealing with allegations of bullying or harassment
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Allegations against members of staff or volunteers
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Communication of the policy
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Guidance and procedures for dealing with allegations of bullying and harassment (Appendix 1)
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Record of alleged incident of bullying and harassment
(Appendix 2)
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Guidance for students about bullying including cyber bullying (Appendix 3)
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Advice for students who bully or might bully ( Appendix 4)
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Behavioural Management and Student Disciplinary Policy
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Tutorial Policy
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Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
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Compliments and Complaints Procedure
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Single Equality Scheme
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Equality and Diversity Policy
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Student IT Regulations
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Staff Code of Conduct
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Student Code of Conduct
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Social Media Policy
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Equality and diversity statement
It is the policy of (Insert College Name) to recognise and encourage the valuable and enriching contribution from all who work and learn here and the rights of all individuals who come into contact with the College, such as prospective students and job applicants.
We believe that people from a range of backgrounds and experiences can enhance the life and development of the institution and that all individuals should be treated on the basis of individual merit and without prejudice.
The College will, therefore aim to provide an education service which actively promotes equality of opportunity and freedom from discrimination on grounds of age, cultural background, economic status, disability, ethnicity, gender/transgender, religion/belief, marriage/civil partnership or sexual orientation in both education and employment. We will strive vigorously to remove conditions that place people at a disadvantage and will actively combat bigotry and discrimination. The College expects all employees, students, and associated partner organisations to adopt this policy.
The College is committed to carrying out Equality Impact Assessments on its policies and procedures in order that some measurement is made of the contribution that the policy/procedure makes towards equality and diversity objectives.
1. Background to the policy
The College is legally obliged to have a policy to address bullying that complies with the Human Rights
Act 1998. Students need to be aware of what to do if they find themselves being bullied as stated in
Article 28 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
The most current government guidance to schools a nd colleges is “Preventing and Tackling Bullying”
(July 2011).
There are a number of statutory obligations on schools and Colleges with regard to behaviour that establish clear responsibilities to respond to bullying. In particular section 89 of the Education and
Inspections Act 2006:
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provides that every school and College must have measures to encourage good behaviour and prevent all forms of bullying amongst pupils and students. These measures should be part of the organisation’s behaviour policy that must be communicated to all students, staff and parents.
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gives Head Teachers and Principals the ability to ensure that pupils behave appropriately when they are not on school/College premises or under the lawful control of staff.
The Equality Act 2010 replaces previous anti-discrimination laws with a single act.
It replaces the three previous public sector equality duties for race, disability and gender, and also covers age, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, and sexual orientation. The Act has three aims. It requires public bodies to have due regard to the need to:
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eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other
conduct prohibited by the Act.
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advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected
characteristic and people who do not share it.
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foster good relations between people who share a protected characteristic and
people who do not share it.
The increase in the use of computer and mobile technology to bully and harass (cyber bullying) is a growing concern. The Communications Act 2003 states that:
“A person is guilty of an offence if he sends by means of a public electronic communications network a message or other matter that is grossly offensive or of an indecent, obscene or menacing character or causes any such message to be sent.
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If police have been informed and have reasonable grounds to suspect an offence, arrests can be made, the home of the accused can be searched and accessories can be seized, for example mobile phones and computers.
Under the Children Act 1989 a bullying incident should be addressed as a child protection issue where there is ‘reasonable cause to suspect that a child is suffering or is likely to suffer significant harm’. The
College also takes the view that bullying incidents involving vulnerable adults should be addressed as a safeguarding matter and procedures for managing such cases should be followed (as detailed in the
Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy).
2. Definitions
Guidance around definitions associated with bullying and harassment has been taken from teachernet.gov.uk and kidscape.org.uk.
Bullying – The term “bullying” refers to a range of harmful behaviour, both physical and psychological.
Bullying behaviour usually has the following four features:
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It is repetitive and persistent, although sometimes a single incident can have precisely the same impact as persistent behaviour over time, for it can be experienced as part of a continuous pattern and can be threatening and intimidating. This is the case with racist bullying.
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It is intentionally harmful, although the degree of distress it causes is not always consciously intended by all who are responsible.
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It involves an imbalance of power, leaving someone feeling helpless to prevent it or put a stop to it.
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It causes feelings of distress, loneliness and a lack of confidence in those who are on the receiving end.
(Adapted from www.teachernet.gov.uk)
Bullying can be:
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Emotional – being unfriendly, excluding from the group or an activity, tormenting (e.g. hiding books, threatening gestures)
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Physical
– pushing, kicking, hitting, punching or any use of violence
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Racist
– racial taunts, graffiti, gestures
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Sexual/ Sexist – unwanted physical contact or sexually abusive comments or derogatory behavio ur related to a person’s gender
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Homophobic – because of, or focusing on, the issue of sexuality
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Verbal – name-calling, sarcasm, spreading rumours, teasing
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Cyber – all areas of the internet, such as email, social networking sites and internet chat room misuse. Mobile threats by text messaging, smart phone apps, Bluetooth and telephone calls.
Misuse of associated technology such as camera, sound recording and video facilities.
(Adapted from www.kidscape.org.uk)
From the perspective of the victim, bullying is when over a period of time a person or group of people make a target feel:
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different, alone, unimportant and/or unvalued
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physically and/or mentally hurt or distressed
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unsafe and/or frightened
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unable to do well and achieve
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unable to see a positive future for themselves.
(Adapted from www.teachernet.gov.uk)
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Harassment
happens when someone behaves in such a way that a person’s dignity is violated, or behaves in such a way that they create an environment that is offensive, hostile, degrading, humiliating or intimidating for a person, where this is
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related to a protected characteristic [1] , or
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of a sexual nature (sexual harassment), or
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where a person is treated less favorably because they have either submitted to or rejected sexual harassment, or harassment related to sex or to gender reassignment (this is known as ‘consequential harassment’)
This is a broad definition that protects people who are offended by conduct even if it is not specifically directed at them. For example, a white learner who sees a person from a black and minority ethnic background being subjected to racially abusive language, and complains that this has caused her environment to be offensive, even though she is white and not the subject of the abuse. It also protects people from harassment because they associate with someone with a protected characteristic or because they are perceived to have a protected characteristic, for example a learner who experiences harassment because he associates with another learner who is a disabled learner or because he is perceived to be gay.
Harassment under criminal law is defined as “causing alarm or causing distress” on at least two occasions
(Protection from Harassment Act, 1997).
The College includes stalking in the category of harassment. Although there is no legal definition of stalking in the UK, it is widely accepted that stalking involves uninvited and consistent following of and /or communication with the target. To this end, the Protection from Harassment Act 1997 is the major piece of legislation governing stalking in the UK. Cyberstalking, or stalking someone via electronic means such as sending repeated, unwanted emails, is now regarded as a form of stalking.
Target – the person at whom the bullying is directed.
Restorative Justice Methodology – is an approach to justice that focuses on the needs of the target and offender as well as the involved community, instead of satisfying abstract legal principles or punishing the offender. Targets take an active role in the process, while offenders are encouraged to take responsibility for their actions.
3. Scope of the policy
This policy and its associated procedures apply to all stakeholders of (Insert College Name) , regardless of the level, type and location of their studies or role within the College.
Whilst the College is not directly responsible for dealing with bullying and harassment that is perpetrated by people not associated with the College (apart from issues relating to the protection of children and vulnerable adults), the well-being and safety of students is our first priority and the College will always endeavour to provide appropriate help to victims and support referrals to outside agencies as appropriate.
4. Policy Statement
[1] The Equality Act 2010 recognises nine protected characteristics: race, disability, gender, gender reassignment, age, sexual orientation, religion / belief, pregnancy / maternity and marriage / civil partnerships. The Act does not specifically cover harassment on the grounds of pregnancy / maternity or marriage / civil partnerships. However, direct discrimination prohibits treatment such as bullying or harassment which results in a person being treated less favourably
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(Insert College Name) is committed to providing a friendly, safe and supportive environment to ensure that all students are able to achieve the very best they can. Bullying or harassment of any kind is unacceptable and will be challenged. The College is committed to working with students to equip them with the life skills to be successful and employable whilst minimising incidents of bullying, challenging preconceptions and stereotypes, and fostering a culture of respect.
No form of bullying or harassment will be condoned at the College or outside. If bullying occurs, students should know how to report it and have the confidence to know that it will be dealt with in a prompt, respectful way that minimises the fear of repercussion. Anyone who is aware that bullying or harassment is taking place should inform a member of staff.
(Insert College Name) will approach incidents of bullying or harassment in the most appropriate way, in consultation with the target. A positive outcome is always sought. The main approach is to favour mediation and Restorative Justice Methodology. However, bullying and harassment may be regarded by the College as gross misconduct, the response to which is outlined in the Behavioural Management and
Student Disciplinary Policy. Where there is a concern that a child or vulnerable adult may be at risk of significant harm, bullying and/or harassment will be managed by following the processes contained within the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.
Increasing the awareness of anti-bullying
All Governors, staff and students need to be aware of this policy, what constitutes bullying and harassment, and the College’s approach to reporting and dealing with cases of bullying and harassment.
(Insert College Name) believes in supporting students to build the necessary confidence to report bullying and develop coping strategies to minimise the risk of long-term emotional harm. The College also has a responsibility to work with students to develop their understanding of appropriate behaviour to ensure that they become productive citizens of the wider community.
(Insert College Name) will do everything possible to address these requirements by:
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providing appropriate information and regular training for governors, student representatives, staff and volunteers.
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providing information to students on Moodle and the students ’ intranet (Student Intranet Name) and through Induction and tutorial materials.
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modelling desired behaviours and tackling incidents of bullying in a timely and appropriate manner.
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participating in events to coincide with National Anti-Bullying Week in November and throughout the year.
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informing students about how to stay safe online and providing links to support through the internet.
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publishing this policy in a manner that is accessible to students.
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listening to students and working with them as partners to ensure a culture of respect is fostered and expected.
Students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities
Some students with learning difficulties and/or difficulties may be more vulnerable and therefore may be more likely to be the target of bullying or harassment. The process outlined below should be followed for these students. However, where appropriate, input from the additional support team may be helpful.
Those students with communication difficulties should be given appropriate support to ensure they can express themselves and therefore staff dealing with vulnerable groups should be particularly alert for signs and symptoms of bullying and harassment. Support may include, for example, a communicator for
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D/deaf students or a scribe for the recording of incidents. Students may also benefit from an advocate to ensure they are supported through the process.
5. Procedures associated with policy
Dealing with allegations of bullying or harassment
All allegations of bullying or harassment will be taken seriously by the College. Allegations around bullying or harassment outside the College which involve students will be investigated with the same level of importance as those that occur on College premises.
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When a student or parent/carer reports a case of bullying to a member of staff, it will be dealt with as quickly as possible using the procedure set out in Appendix 2.
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The student will be part of the process and will feel comfortable with the approach proposed.
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The College will take immediate steps to safeguard the target and any witnesses and prevent the contamination of evidence. This may involve suspension of involved parties, without prejudice or assumption of guilt, in order to allow an investigation to take place unhindered and to safeguard all parties.
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Evidence will be gathered (for example statements) prior to acting in order to ensure a reasoned and appropriate response.
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Where there is an allegation of cyberbullying (for example Facebook), students will be encouraged to provide evidence in hard copy.
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The College will use the most appropriate approach to resolve the issue in consultation with the target of the bullying or harassment. The target must feel confident that the issue is being dealt with effectively. This may mean immediate recourse to processes in the Behaviour Management and Student Disciplinary Policy or Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, depending on the level of risk, the severity of the issue, and the views of the target.
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In all cases, the student making the allegation will be supported to find strategies to cope emotionally with the issue.
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Where appropriate, and with student consent, parents and carers will be included in the process to ensure wider support.
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Where it is believed that the law has been broken, or the student is at immediate risk of significant harm, the target will be supported to engage with Social Services, the Police or, if advice is required prior to reporting an offence, the Community Police Officer attached to the College. If appropriate, the perpetrator may be suspended pending investigation if this does not negatively impact on a Police investigation.
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If an allegation is made against a student, which is then found to be false of malicious, the student behaviour management and disciplinary policy may be followed, as such allegations are d estructive and in conflict with the College’s value of respect.
Allegations against members of staff or volunteers
If a student feels like they are being bullied or harassed by a teacher, it is important that they speak to their Personal Tutor, the Student Services Manager or another trusted member of staff.
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Concerns will be recorded and discussed with the student making the allegation.
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All allegations will be taken seriously.
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Where appropriate, the concerns will be passed to the (Insert Appropriate Positions) or the
(Insert Appropriate Positions) in the case of a formal complaint.
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Where appropriate, a full investigation will be undertaken by the investigating officer.
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In the case of a serious allegation, the member of staff against whom the allegation has been made could be suspended as a neutral act to enable a full investigation to take place.
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Depending on the severity of the allegation, a number of options will be considered, including informal discussion, mediation, restorative justice or a formal complaint leading to disciplinary action as set out in the Staff Disciplinary Policy, and this could include suspension of the member of staff.
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Students will be supported through the process.
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There may be a situation where an allegation against a member of staff is so serious that their professional conduct is brought into question by:
1. behaving in a way that has harmed or may have harmed a child or vulnerable adult;
2. possibly committing a criminal offence against a child or vulnerable adult; or
3. behaving towards a child or vulnerable adult in a way that indicates he or she is unsuitable to work with children or vulnerable adults.
In these situations, the College’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and (Insert County)
Safeguarding Children Board’s Allegations Management Policy will be followed. This will usually require the involvement of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO), who will steer any investigation. The Staff Disciplinary Policy will be followed once the investigation has been completed by the LADO.
Communication of the Policy
Staff
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This policy is available on the College intranet and is referred to within the safeguarding training for all new staff.
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This policy and procedures will receive a formal launch and will be in place for (Insert
Date)
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Training will be provided to members of staff which supports them to identify and manage bullying concerns. Training will be offered on a rolling programme and through Moodle.
Students
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Students will receive guidance around bullying in the New Student Welcome Day packs.
These packs will be sent to late applicants and those who are unable to attend the
Welcome Day.
 Students will be able to access the ‘Safe Hot Spot’ – a stall during the Fresher’s Fair element of the New Student day, where information and advice around bullying and wider safeguarding issues will be available.
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During Induction, all full time students will participate in a safeguarding tutorial which will outline the College’s commitment to address bullying and harassment and include advice for students in how to report concerns, as outlines within the policy.
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The College will actively participate in Ant-Bullying Week and initiative that foster good relations and advance equality.
 An ‘easy read’ version of this policy will be made available to students through Moodle and on the College Portal
6. Monitoring and evaluation
This policy aims to have a positive impact on equality and diversity in the College. The policy and reporting procedures are designed to ensure that incidents are recorded centrally and any bullying that has a discriminatory angle is reported to the Senior Manager with responsibility for Equality and Diversity as well as to the Student Services Manager & Safeguarding Officer. This will allow for both statistical analysis and appropriate supportive or disciplinary measures to be put in place.
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Guidance
APPENDIX 1
Guidance and procedures for dealing with allegations of bullying or harassment
Definitions of bullying and harassment are contained in the main policy document.
Everyone has the right to be treated with respect. No one deserves to be a target of bullying or harassment. Students who are bullying or harassing others, or those who are bystanders and allow bullying and harassment to go unchallenged, need to learn different ways of behaving. All students and staff have an obligation to contribute positively to an ethos of respect at (Insert College Name) .
It is important to remember that some students may have suffered bullying or harassment on a long-term basis and although it may have been dealt with satisfactorily in the past, the student may still be dealing with the long-term emotional effects. In these cases, it may be helpful to refer students to the Counselling
Service (CHAT – Counselling and Health Advice Team) for specialist support. Bullying and harassment can be brought in from the community and is not restricted to younger students.
Sign and symptoms
Not all students will find it easy to come forward to disclose they are the target of bullying or harassment.
All staff members should be aware of possible signs and symptoms of bullying and harassment, and investigations/discussions should take place if a student:
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is frightened of travelling to or from College
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changes their usual routine
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is unwilling to come into College (College-phobic)
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begins to miss lessons
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becomes withdrawn, anxious or lacking in confidence
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feels ill in the morning or regularly goes home sick during the day
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begins to underachieve in College work
 has possessions that are damaged or ‘go missing’
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asks for money or starts stealing money (paying off the bully)
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has unexplained cuts, bruises or other injuries
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becomes aggressive, disruptive or unreasonable
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is frightened to say what is wrong
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attempts or threatens suicide
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runs away or goes missing
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is afraid to use the internet or their mobile phone, or seems distressed after doing so
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is nervous or jumpy when a cyber message is received
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gives improbable excuses for any of the above.
(adapted from www.kidscape.org.uk)
These symptoms could be a result of other factors, including abuse. If abuse is disclosed as a result of a discussion around bullying, the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy must be followed and a member of the Safeguarding Team must be notified immediately.
Dealing with the allegation – complications
Sometimes, counter allegations are made by the alleged perpetrator. These must be investigated so that a full picture of events is obtained. The student or parent initially reporting the bullying or harassment should be made aware of any counter claims and sensitively asked about the matter raised. They should be reassured that this counter claim does not mitigate their concerns and that the
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investigation will still go ahead. It is important to remember that all steps should be taken to avoid contamination of statements or evidence.
In all cases, support will be offered to the target of the bullying and the perpetrator.
Procedure
If a student or parent/carer reports a case of bullying to you, you should:
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Stay calm and reassure the student or parent/carer that the matter will be dealt with as quickly and sensitively as possible. Ensure the immediate safety of all parties (if necessary) and prevent contamination of relevant evidence and witnesses who may be involved.
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Talk to the student or parent/carer and find out the facts of the incident. Keep notes of the conversation. Try to find out when (dates and times), where (places) and who (name/s of the bully/bullies and any bystanders). Any reluctance to name the alleged perpetrator is understandable due to fear of repercussions but the student/s or parent/carer should be advised that specific issues cannot be dealt with if we do not have this information.
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Ensure that the integrity of evidence is maintained. In the case of cyber bullying, advise the target to keep copies of any messages or posts and provide copies to the College if possible.
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Deal with the situation if it is straightforward and within your area of expertise. An example of this would be name-calling in a classroom situation. If the matter is resolved, the outcomes should be recorded and a Bullying Form should be completed on (Insert Location Of
Automated Form Or Downloadable Form) and submitted.
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Refer the case to your (Insert Positions) if you feel the case is more serious or involves students outside your area. Advise the manager that a Bullying Form needs to be completed and pass your notes to the manager concerned.
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Consult the Student Services Manager or Safeguarding Officer if extra support is required.
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For cases of student-on-student abuse, where it is suspected, alleged or disclosed staff should follow the guidance in Appendix B of the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.
If the situation means that there is reasonable cause to suspect a child or vulnerable adult is at risk from significant harm (including emotional harm), the Safeguarding Team should be contacted immediately.
Outcomes of the investigation
The target must be involved throughout the process and should be asked about their preferred outcome. A number of alternatives should be discussed, depending on the severity and nature of the bullying and harassment:
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Restorative Justice – a facilitated meeting between both parties (sometimes including parents or advocates) with trained staff leading the discussion. The intention is to achieve some reconciliation to allow students to co-exist and be successful in College. Outcomes are likely to involve apologies and a deeper understanding of the consequences of bullying and harassment to effect a more permanent change in attitudes and a longer-lasting change in behaviour.
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Support for behaviour change can be provided, such as communication skills improvement, counselling or anger management.
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The Behaviour Management and Student Disciplinary process can be followed, which may result in targets being set or, for more extreme or repeated behaviour, an exclusion hearing. All procedures that involve the Behaviour Management and Student Disciplinary Policy should be recorded on the eILP of the perpetrator.
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For all cases where there has not been a safeguarding or child protection concern and the issue has been dealt with by the Curriculum, a Record of Alleged Incident of Bullying or
Harassment Form must be completed and submitted so that effective monitoring of cases can take place. (Appendix 2, available through SharePoint)
APPENDIX 2
RECORD OF ALLEGED INCIDENT OF BULLYING OR HARASSMENT
(available Enter Location )
Name of person reporting the incident
Name of member of staff receiving the report
Date of report
Name/s and course/s of students who are the target
Name/s and course/s of individuals who are allegedly bullying or harassing
Details of incident/s – please include dates, times, places, witnesses and bystanders, nature and extent, and any other useful information.
Name of person completing this report.__________________________________________
Please continue on separate sheet if necessary
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Name/s of member/s of staff investigating the issue/s
Outcomes of investigation and action taken
Degree of resolution and record of ongoing monitoring/action needed
Details of links to discriminatory behaviour – for example homophobic, racist or sexist behaviour or bullying relating to gender, transgender, age or disability.
Signature of investigating member of staff
Date
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APPENDIX 3
Guidance for students about bullying including cyber bullying
(Insert College Name) takes all cases of bullying and cyber bullying seriously. We want every student to succeed at College and be happy, respected, valued, confident and free from bullying, harassment or discrimination. We believe in dealing with all cases of bullying or harassment individually and in consultation with the target of the bullying.
If you are being bullied or harassed by another student or someone else in the
College, even if that person is a member of staff, please come and talk to someone in the College you trust.
Advice for dealing with bullying
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Tell anyone who is bullying you to stop.
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Get your friends to support you.
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Talk to someone you trust about what is happening. This could be someone at the College or another trusted person.
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Keep any evidence of cyber bullying. This can include text messages, emails, instant messages, photographs or videos or posts on social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter. If you are experiencing bullying through mobiles or the internet, please report it to someone you trust, even if it is happening outside College. Anything that is distressing you and affecting your ability to succeed is our business if you want it to be. You can also talk to the
Police or visit www.childline.org.uk/Explore/Bullying/Pages/CyberBullying.aspx
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Stay with groups of people and avoid being alone in places where bullying is more likely to occur.
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Try not to react by showing that you are upset (which admittedly is very difficult) or by fighting back, which may make it worse.
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If there is an incident, walk quickly and confidently even if you do not feel that way. Body language can tell a potential bully a great deal about how you are feeling.
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Remind yourself that it is the bully who has the problem, not you.
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Be proud of who you are. We are all different and all special.
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Understand that the College can only act if you talk to us about it. There is never just one solution but we will work with you to find the right solution for you. We can only do this if you talk to us about it.
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Access all the support that is available and offered. We can arrange this for you.
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APPENDIX 4
Advice for students who bully or might bully
Many of us are dealing with difficult situations and emotions. For some people, when they're feeling stressed, angry or frustrated, picking on someone else can be a quick escape — it takes the attention away from them and their problems.
Some people who bully learn from first-hand experience. Perhaps name-calling, putdowns or physical force are the norms in their families or friendship groups. Whatever the reason, though, it's no excuse for being a bully.
If you find it hard to resist the temptation to bully, you might want to:
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Talk with someone you trust. This could be your personal tutor, a subject teacher, a parent or carer, or someone else you respect.
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Try to think about how others feel when you tease or hurt them. If you have trouble figuring this out (many people who bully do), you might ask someone else to hel p you think of the other person’s side.
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Speak to a college counsellor. If things have happened in your past that make you behave the way you do, it can really help talking to someone about what has happened.
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Speak to someone from the Safeguarding Team if there is something happening in your life that puts you at risk, physically or emotionally, or if you are worried about how your actions may be hurting someone else.
Bullying behaviour backfires and makes everyone feel miserable
– even the bully.
People might feel intim idated by bullies, but they don’t respect them. If you would rather that people see your strength and character, even look up to you as a leader, find a way to use your power for something positive rather than to put others down.
Do you really want people to think of you as unkind, abusive and mean? It’s never too late to change, although changing a pattern of bullying might seem difficult at first.
Talk to someone about how you can be supported to make the change for the better.
We really do want to help.
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Appendix A
Checklist to be completed and submitted with the policy
Policy Name
SMT Responsible Person
The following issues should be resolved before the policy is presented to the Policies Group.
No Does this policy need a legal check?
Yes Does the policy comply with the requirements of the Data
Protection Act?
Are there any issues around
Freedom of Information disclosure?
Does this policy require consultation with
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Union
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Stakeholder
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Other
No
No
Dissemination and training plans
Policy is effective from this date
Approved by
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(Insert Position Title)
(Insert Methods Of Communication)
(Insert Month & Year)
(Insert Group i.e SMT)
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