Anti-Bullying Workshop for Parents Tuesday 15th November 2016 2pm and 6pm

Purpose and Aims To launch the school’s revised anti-bullying policy and definition To explain what we do to prevent bullying Explain what we do to deal with bullying To know what cyber-bullying is and how to keep children safe online.

Anti-Bullying Questionnaire Majority of parents didn’t know how the school deals with bullying Most children who had experienced bullying said that it made them feel sad or lonely Most children told an adult at home or at school about the bullying and for most children, the bullying then stopped

Bullying Definition “Behaviour by an individual or group, usually repeated over time, that intentionally hurts another individual or group either physically or emotionally.”

Rude Unintentional Hurtful One-off Is it bullying? Rude Unintentional Hurtful One-off Mean Intentional Hurtful One-off Bullying Intentional Hurtful Happens more than once, even when you ask them to stop or show that you’re upset.

Now it’s your turn....

What do we do in school to prevent bullying? Behaviour Policy Ethos of the school Worry Box Circle time PSHE&C Curriculum Anti-Bullying Charter 7 Steps Approach

Signs and symptoms of bullying Signs of bullying can be extremely variable and will very much depend on the individual. The more common signs include: Physical signs Emotional signs Behavioural signs General – frequently ‘loses’ possessions, appears tired, avoids entering school with others

The aim of this approach is to stop the bullying. 7 Steps Approach The aim of this approach is to stop the bullying. Interview with the victim Convene a meeting Explain the problem

The aim of this approach is to stop the bullying. 7 Steps Approach The aim of this approach is to stop the bullying. 4. Share the responsibility 5. Ask the group for ideas 6. Leave it to them 7. Meet them again.

What to do if your child is being bullied Speak to your child’s class teacher or Mrs O’Toole They will assess the situation and undertake the 7 steps Approach, if necessary All incidents are recorded via the school’s internal system If the situation doesn’t improve, come back and speak to us again.

Keeping your child safe online Mrs Dunsby-Hughes