POLICY OWNER
Director (with DSL where there is harm)
APPLIES TO
All students
THE ONE RULE TO REMEMBER
Take every report seriously, and tell parents of both children.
1. Definition
Bullying is deliberately hurtful behaviour, repeated over time, that leaves the target feeling frightened, powerless or isolated. It can be physical, verbal, social (exclusion, rumours) or online, and includes prejudice-based bullying linked to race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity. Bullying is one form of child-on-child abuse; the wider forms are listed in Policy 1.
A fall-out Bullying Happens occasionally, between equals Repeated, with an imbalance of power Both sides upset; usually resolved One side targeted and hurt Handled by the specialist Recorded and escalated to the Director
2. Where it applies
At the centre, on Zoom, in any mock exam venue, and online wherever it involves our students and affects their time with us. We do not run or endorse student WhatsApp groups; centre communication goes through official channels only.
3. How we respond
Listen to the child and record the account Speak separately to those involved Inform the Director; DSL if there is harm Contact parents of both children Agree actions;
apply Policy 5 sanctions Follow up within two weeks Figure 9 — Response to a bullying report.
STUDENT WELFARE & BEHAVIOUR
Anti-Bullying Policy Bullying is never acceptable here — in class, online, or in group chats connected to the centre.
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