{"id":1337,"date":"2025-10-03T16:25:59","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T16:25:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/es\/sgoilaniochdaireileansiar\/?p=1337"},"modified":"2025-11-06T12:35:46","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T12:35:46","slug":"1337","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/es\/sgoilaniochdaireileansiar\/2025\/10\/03\/1337\/","title":{"rendered":"Anti Bullying Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sgoil an Iochdair Anti-Bullying Policy\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Introduction<\/span>
\nAll children and young people have the right to live without the fear of being threatened, assaulted or <\/span>harassed. No one should underestimate the impact that bullying can have on a person\u2019s life. It can cause
\nhigh levels of distress, affecting young people\u2019s well-being, behaviour, personal and social development.
\nAt Sgoil an Iochdair, we are committed to supporting the development of the whole child within a
\nsupportive, caring, happy and safe environment and have a Positive Relationships & Behaviour Policy.<\/p>\n

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Aims<\/span>
\nThe aim of this policy is to ensure that our school is a safe place for children and young people to be,
\nby working together as a school community, staff, parents \/ carers and pupils to:
\n\u25aa Prevent bullying – Promoting a positive ethos and fostering the self-esteem of young people
\nwhile ensuring a clear message that bullying will not be tolerated.
\n\u25aa Raise Awareness – of the different forms of bullying.
\n\u25aa Respond and Share Information \u2013 with clear procedures for dealing with and recording matters
\nof concern.
\n\u25aa Support – those experiencing bullying and those who are displaying bullying behaviour.
\nWhat is Bullying?
\n\u201cBullying is face to face and\/or online behaviour which impacts on a person\u2019s sense of physical and
\nemotional safety, their capacity to feel in control of their life and their ability to respond effectively to
\nthe situation they are in.
\nThe behaviour does not need to be repeated, or intended to cause harm, for it to have an impact.
\nBullying Behaviour can be physical, emotional or verbal and can cause people to feel hurt, threatened,
\nfrightened and left out.\u201d
\n\u2013 Respect for All: The National Approach to Anti Bullying for Scotland\u2019s Children and Young People
\nBullying behaviours can be face to face or online and include Emotional bulling e.g. excluding, ignoring,
\ninsulting, Physical bullying, e.g. pushing, tripping, kicking, hitting or any use of violence, Verbal Bullying
\ne.g. name-calling, sarcasm, spreading rumours, teasing, threats, Online e.g. Sending abusive messages
\nor images and or taking or damaging belongings.
\nBullying may be related to:
\n\u25aa Age
\n\u25aa Gender
\n\u25aa Culture
\n\u25aa Race \u2013 ethnic origin, colour or nationality
\n\u25aa Religion or belief \u2013 including lack of belief
\n\u25aa ASN or disability
\n\u25aa Appearance or health condition
\n\u25aa Home \/ Family circumstances
\n\u25aa Relationships
\nImpact of Bullying Behaviour<\/span>
\nBullying behaviour impacts on the wellbeing of those affected and can be a major barrier to learning
\nand social and emotional development. It is the responsibility of all adults in the learning setting to listen
\nto, respect and support any child or young person who may be experiencing bullying behaviours.
\nPossible alert signals for staff and parents to look out for include:
\n\u25aa Changes to behaviour
\n\u25aa Non-attendance \/ reluctance to attend school
\n\u25aa Withdrawal from routine activities
\n\u25aa Anxiety
\n\u25aa Depression
\n\u25aa Aggression
\n\u25aa Demonstrating bullying behaviours towards others
\n\u25aa Eating issues
\n\u25aa Self-harm and suicidal thoughts
\n\u25aa Physical changes to appearance
\nPrevention<\/span>
\nAt Sgoil an Iochdair we:
\n\u25aa Promote a culture where bullying behaviour is unacceptable and children, young people and staff
\nmodel positive, respectful behaviours
\n\u25aa Raise awareness through circle time, whole school assemblies, Anti-bullying week, internet safety
\nweek, posters and buddy system
\n\u25aa Ensure appropriate supervision of areas that are high risk i.e. corridors, cloakrooms, playgrounds
\nAction \u2013 School Staff
\nThe following steps may be taken if bullying is suspected or reported:
\n\u25aa A clear and precise account of the incident will be recorded
\n\u25aa All concerned will be spoken to and details recorded
\n\u25aa Parents will be informed
\nAction – Pupils<\/span>
\nPupils who experience bullying behaviour will be supported by:
\n\u25aa Offering an immediate opportunity to discuss the experience with a member of staff
\n\u25aa Offering reassurance and ongoing support including a review meeting
\n\u25aa Restoring self-esteem and confidence
\nPupils who are displaying bullying behaviours will be helped by:
\n\u25aa Discussing what happened and how they became involved
\n\u25aa Establishing the wrong doing and the need to change
\n\u25aa Informing parents\/carers to help change the attitude and behaviour of the child
\n\u25aa a review meeting to monitor changes
\nAction – Parents\/ Carers<\/span>
\nParents\/ Carers who discover their child is experiencing bullying behaviour will be encouraged to:
\n\u25aa Talk to the child about it
\n\u25aa Encourage the child to talk to a trusted adult in the school
\n\u25aa Inform the school as soon as possible
\nParents\/Carers who discover their child is displaying bullying behaviour will be encouraged to:
\n\u25aa Calmly talk to the child about it and try and find out why the child is doing it
\n\u25aa Ensure that the child knows that the behaviour is not acceptable
\n\u25aa Support the child to find something he\/she can do well in order to help change the behaviour
\nReporting and Recording Incidents of Bullying<\/span>
\nThe school will ensure that all pupils know how important it is to report incidents of bullying that they have witnessed or suffered.<\/p>\n

The school will:<\/span>
\n\u25aa provide pupils with opportunities to communicate their concerns
\n\u25aa ensure staff, pupils and parents work in partnership
\nConsequences<\/span>
\n\u25aa See Positive Relationships and Behaviour Policy.
\nMonitoring, Evaluation and Review
\nThe school will review this policy regularly to assess its\u2019 effectiveness.
\nUpdated: September 2025 Next review: August 2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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