1. There is no place for it at Ickford Combined School
Bullying
There is no place for it at
Ickford Combined School

2. Stage 1. Prepare Policy. Presentations. Posters Stage 2. Teaching
Stage 1 Prepare Policy Presentations Posters Stage 2 Teaching Raising Awareness Using Changing Stage 3 Evaluating Ingraining Repeating

3. We believe everyone has the right to feel:
safe
secure
respected
This will happen regardless of differences of :
Race
Gender
Social circumstances

4. Key Words:
Zero Tolerance
Prevention
Support
Partnership

5. Physical
These are unprovoked assaults where the person being bullied is hit, kicked or when belongings are taken or damaged.
Bullying consists of name-calling or insulting, racist or sexist remarks and the use of derogatory language.
Verbal
When malicious rumours or stories are spread or the person is excluded, ostracised or rejected from the social or peer group.
Indirect

6. The use of text messaging or e-mail to perpetuate any of the above*
Reduction of a person’s self esteem or confidence through threatening behaviour, taunting or teasing about race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, family circumstances, appearance, or any other feature of their lives that can be exploited to cause hurt.
Psychological
The use of text messaging or to perpetuate any of the above*
Internet and Mobile Phone
*Perpetuation of any bullying by any method will not be tolerated.

7. 3-STEP APPROACH and The ‘Worry’ box
The procedures that we have introduced for the children use in school to prevent bullying occurring are the:
3-STEP APPROACH
and
The ‘Worry’ box

8. “Stop it”
“I don’t like it when you do that”
“If you do it again, I will tell the teacher”

9. The ‘Worry Box’
Worry Box

10. What else have we done so far?
There is an updated Anti-Bullying and Harassment Policy that you can request to have a copy of.
We have designed clear procedures for all members of the school community to follow when incidents of suspected bullying or harassment arise.

11. Clear procedures for everyone (scenarios)

12. What signs should I look for in case my child is being bullied?
A reluctance to go to school
Uncharacteristic anxiety
Nightmares or bed wetting
Vague illnesses
Clothes or belongings repeatedly damaged or missing
Dinner money regularly lost
A sudden drop in the standard of school work
Secrecy and being visibly upset

13. What do you do if your child reports an incident?
Listen
Establish the facts
Establish whether it is persistent
Help your child to deal with the problem independently and to use the ‘worry box’
Read the Bullying Policy
Contact the class teacher
Work with the school

14. How do I prevent my child from being a bully?
Be a role model for your children
Display positive attitudes towards others and talk about issues such as race, gender, sexuality and physical difference
Support the school in its behaviour policy
Teach your children to live out our mission statement

15. Thank you