\u201cChildren have the right to protection from all forms of violence (physical or mental). They must be kept safe from harm and those looking after them must give them proper care.\u201d
\nUN Convention on the Rights of the Child, Article 19<\/p>\n
Introduction
\n\u201cNorth Lanarkshire Council is committed to the belief that every child and young person has the right to grow up free from bullying. We want children and young people to live, learn, socialize and work in an inclusive community where differences between people are valued, people support one another and treat each other with respect, empathy and compassion.\u201d
\nNorth Lanarkshire Anti-bullying Strategy, Bullying: It\u2019s Never Acceptable, 2012<\/p>\n
Aims:
\nIn partnership with parents, pupils and the wider community, we aim to:
\n\u2022 Prevent bullying behaviour taking place wherever possible.
\n\u2022 Reduce bullying when it does happen and aim for cessation of bullying behaviour.
\n\u2022 Provide support for children and their families who have been affected by bullying.
\n\u2022 Build resilience in children and young people and their capacity to address bullying.<\/p>\n
Definition – What is Bullying? (Taken from Respect Me, Scotland)
\nBullying is a mixture of behaviours and impacts which can impact on a person\u2019s capacity to feel in control of themselves. Bullying takes place in the context of relationships; it is behaviour that can make people feel hurt, threatened, frightened and left out. This behaviour can include:<\/p>\n
Physical – hurting people, negative behaviour, victimisation.
\nVerbal – name calling, teasing, being nasty, being hurtful, being unjust, being unfair, gossiping
\nMaterial – stealing or damaging property.
\nEmotional\/mental – intimidation, making people think less of themselves, excluding people, scaring people, blackmailing, mental and emotional abuse.
\nSocial – embarrassing someone whether intentionally or not, having awareness of an incident of bullying behaviour and failing to stop it, humiliation of another, manipulation of another, isolation of another, exerting peer pressure.
\nCyber – where technology is used to send threatening, offensive or intimidating messages to another person, sometimes anonymously.<\/p>\n
What is NOT bullying?*
\nChildren will tease, fall in and out with each other, have arguments, stop talking to each other and agree and disagree about what\u2019s cool and what\u2019s not. This is a normal part of growing up and should be distinguished from bullying. However, in an environment where this behaviour is left unchecked, it can lead to bullying leaving those being bullied feeling afraid, uncomfortable and unsafe in their environment.
\n*Advice from www.respectme.org.uk<\/p>\n
Reporting and Dealing with Bullying Type Behaviours\/Allegations\/Incidents
\n\u2022 Staff will listen to individuals concerned and record reports of bullying.
\n\u2022 Unresolved incidents or serious occurrences will be reported directly to a member of the senior management team and investigated by them.
\n\u2022 When concerns are raised regarding bullying behaviour, the situation will be closely monitored by the school.
\n\u2022 Each incident will be dealt with individually and sensitively.
\n\u2022 Bullying type behaviours will be dealt with in line with the school\u2019s promoting positive behaviour policy and in serious circumstances, the Head Teacher may refer to North Lanarkshire Council\u2019s Indiscipline and Exclusion procedures (Circular B12).<\/p>\n
Preventing and Addressing Bullying Type Behaviour at Noble Primary School
\nWe believe in building a learning community that is built on trust, responsibility and respect. Bullying behaviour, in any form, is NOT tolerated.
\nWe believe that the most powerful preventative strategies are those which aim to build communities of respect, where individuals model appropriate behaviours and communicate the value and worth of every person.
\nWe continue to prevent and address bullying type behaviour using the following strategies:
\n\u2022 Promoting a positive ethos and creating a climate of respect, responsibility and positive relationships.
\n\u2022 Worry box
\n\u2022 Learning about children\u2019s rights and discussing ways we can respect each other
\n\u2022 Reflecting on school rules and class charter (rights and rights respecting actions).
\n\u2022 Mental, emotional and social health and wellbeing programmes eg. Circle Time, Promoting Alternative Thinking Skills, Social Skills, Restorative Practices.
\n\u2022 Being proactive information strategies and campaigns eg. Show Racism the Red Card, anti-bullying week, anti-sectarianism strategy
\n\u2022 Using positive behaviour strategies within the classroom and wider school.
\n\u2022 Repairing relationships through restorative approaches, focusing on the harm that has been caused and the impact this has had.
\n\u2022 Personal support and additional support for those involved.<\/p>\n
Class Charters
\nWe are committed to promoting Children\u2019s Rights. This involves the whole school community learning about children\u2019s rights through the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. There is a strong emphasis on promoting positive relationships, and our class charters reflect these values. Reflecting on these rights, reinforces that bullying type behaviour is not acceptable in our school.<\/p>\n
Labelling
\nAs per the advice from Respect Me (Scottish anti-bullying strategy), we don’t label children and young people as \u2018bullies\u2019 or \u2018victims\u2019. Labelling a child or young person on the basis of bullying behaviour can result in a confirmed identity as a \u2018bully\u2019 or \u2018victim\u2019 resulting in ongoing behaviour patterns based on this identity. This is not about diluting behaviour but is to keep the focus of the adult\u2019s responses on the behaviour that is problematic, rather than the assigning characteristics to those involved. This solution focussed approach is designed to help people change the way they behave, rather than attempt to change who they are. We help people change by telling them, and naming the behaviour that is unacceptable, being clear that what they are doing is bullying and that it needs to stop.<\/p>\n
What to do if you are experiencing bullying behaviour
\n\u2666 Tell the person who is bullying or harassing you to stop, if you feel confident to do so.
\n\u2666 Ignore them
\n\u2666 Walk away
\n\u2666 Make a joke of it
\n\u2666 Don\u2019t show you\u2019re upset
\n\u2666 Keep calm
\n\u2666 Talk to someone else
\n\u2666 Speak up \u2013 tell an adult .e.g. teacher, parent, friend, relative. This is not grassing everyone has the right to feel safe and
\n\u2666 Keep telling until the problem is resolved<\/p>\n
No Hitting Policy
\nIn the school\u2019s efforts to minimise incidents of bullying, it must be stated that any form of physical action or retaliation is unacceptable as this can lead to escalation of the situation. We do not encourage and actively discourage violence of any kind.<\/p>\n
Recording and Monitoring
\nThe policy will be evaluated against the following criteria:<\/p>\n
1. All reported incidents of bullying are dealt with promptly and effectively and monitored.
\n2. Whole school strategies are in place to aid children in their attempts to deal with bullying.
\n3. Incidents of bullying throughout the school are significantly reduced.
\n4. The policy outlined above is accepted and implemented by the whole school community.<\/p>\n
Concerns\/Complaints Procedure
\nIf you have concerns or complaints regarding the service you are receiving, these can be addressed by contacting the Head Teacher in the first instance. Should you remain dissatisfied the Head Teacher will advise you of the next steps available to you.<\/p>\n
Internet Links to advice on bullying for schools
\nwww.respectme.org
\nwww.unicef.org.uk\/rrsa
\nwww.kidshealth.org
\nwww.parentzonescotland.gov.uk
\nwww.anti\u2010bullyingalliance.org.uk
\nwww.beatbullying.org.uk
\nwww.bullying.co.uk
\nwww.bullyonline.org
\nwww.childline.org.uk
\nwww.safechild.org
\nwww.childrenslegalcentre.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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