Bullying

Because of the mix of personalities, temperaments and backgrounds in a school community bullying sometimes happen. It can happen in any school just as it can happen in a work place or any where else in today's society. As in all schools we do not tolerate bullying of any kind at William Barcroft and all staff do their very best to put a stop to it.

 

What is bullying behaviour?

It is deliberate hurtful behaviour:
It is sometimes repeated over a period of time but can also be an isolated incident.
It is difficult for those being bullied to stand up for themselves. 
Forms of Bullying 
Physical violence such as hitting, kicking, pushing, punching, spitting
Verbal name calling, spreading malicious rumours, racist remarks, personal insults
Excluding someone from social groups
Taking belongings or demanding money
 Cyber bullying
 
Dealing with bullying

In order to combat bullying the following strategies are used in our school;

All bullying problems are taken seriously and the children involved are listened to.
All incidents are investigated thoroughly.
Incidents are recorded in playground monitoring book and SEN diaries.
Both bullies and victims are spoken to separately.
Where appropriate witness information is obtained.
All appropriate staff are informed. Senior management staff are informed when needed.
Accessible areas of the school are monitored at breaks and the beginning and end of the day.
Parents are informed by phone or letter.
Persistent bullies are excluded from the playground during lunch time break and may have to stand with a member of staff during morning break.
Both internal and external exclusions are used for serious incidents.
The school adopts an open door policy for parents who wish to express concerns over bullying.
The teaching of good citizenship is taught throughout the school in PSHCE lessons.
Staff mentors are available to discuss any worries the children may have.
Children are strongly encouraged to tell staff if they are being bullied. All bullying incidents are reported to the full Governing Body termly. Support is provided for vulnerable pupils by Mrs E Snell.
 
Advice for Parents
Parents should:
Be aware of any sudden changes in your child's behaviour such as sleepless nights, school refusal, unusual aggression, moodiness, being withdrawn, not wanting to play with friends.
Take an interest in your child's social life. Discuss friendships, how play times are spent, how school is going in general.
Inform school immediately if you think your child is being bullied.
Working with the school
As a school we would encourage all parents to work together with the staff on all behavioural issues. The staff will do their very best to reach a solution. We care about the children in our school and it is of the utmost importance that they are feel safe and happy in school. 
 

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