What is bullying?
It is the deliberate behaviour by an individual or a group that is seen by you as an attempt to hurt, frighten or threaten you or someone else, particularly if the behaviour is repeated or persistent.
Bullying can be:
- Physical - Hitting, pushing, taking some’s belongings
- Verbal - Name calling, insulting, racist or sexist remarks, threatening or demanding money
- Indirect - Spreading rumours, sending abusive text messages or emails excluding someone from a group
- Cyber Bullying - Threatening, upsetting or harassing using technology
What can I do?
- If you see it happening to someone else or it is happening to you report it
- Tell your Form Teacher and/or your Director of Learning
- Encourage the bullied pupil to join in with your activities or groups
- Tell the bullying pupil that you disapprove of his/her actions
DO NOT allow someone to be deliberately left out of a group, or smile and laugh if you witness someone being bullied.
What does Lift Aylward think about bullying?
- Bullying is not acceptable at Lift Aylward
- You a have the right to feel safe and happy, free from intimidation and fear
- Bullied students will be listened to
- Reported incidents will be taken serious and thoroughly investigated