Bullying is the repetitive, intentional hurting of one person or group by another person of group, where the relationship involves a balance of power. Bullying can be physical, verbal or psychological. It can happen face-to-face or through cyberspace.
At Chad Vale Primary School bullying is rare. When it happens, bullying is treated seriously, and we try to reach a rapid resolution. Our children are very proud of their school and we ensure that they feel they have a range of trusted adults who they can talk to if they are feeling worried, sad or anxious. This helps to identify issues early and enables quick solutions.
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Anti Bullying Policy
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To view the policy, please click here.
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To send comments or questions please email: head@chadvale.bham.sch.uk
What is bullying?
How to report bullying
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All children are encouraged to report bullying to their trusted adult in the first instance. Where it is reported to a trusted adult, notes are taken and the staff member should seek advice from a senior member of staff.
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Children have an option to report via our school website Anti-Bullying page. By clicking on the ‘Report Bullying’ button, they can email their concerns. This is picked up by senior staff who will speak with the child and parents as soon as possible
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Parents are encouraged to speak with the child’s class teacher or a senior member of staff if they have concerns.
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Senior staff are on daily gate duty and parents are encouraged to share any concerns at these times.
How we respond to bullying
We follow a 3-step model when incidents of bullying are identified:
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STEP 1: Secure the safety of those involved
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STEP 2: Stop the behaviour re-occurring
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STEP 3: Reflect and learn
Actions for step 1 and 2 may include;
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talking to the children involved and their parents
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counselling and support for the victim of the bullying
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consequences for the child who has carried out the bullying
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explaining why the action of the child was wrong
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being clear that the behaviour has to stop
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support to help the child change their future behaviour
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restorative approaches