Bullying
We are committed to ensuring that the pupils who attend the school feel safe and secure whilst at school.
It is every child’s right to attend our school without feeling fearful or intimidated by other children or adults. Bullying is not tolerated at all and staff will be actively supportive with any child who reports that they are being bullied in order to reach a positive resolution.
What is Bullying?
Bullying is the repetitive, intentional hurting of one person or group by another person or group, where the relationship involves an imbalance of power. Bullying can be physical, verbal or psychological. It can happen face-to-face or through cyberspace. It is a purposeful and repeated action which causes distress.
Bullying can take different forms and may include:
Verbal bullying: name calling, use of threatening or provocative language, teasing, etc.
Psychological bullying: excluding an individual from group play, refusing to talk to or even acknowledge an individual
Physical bullying: hitting, kicking, grabbing an individual; taking or hiding another’s property, etc.
Cyber bullying – bullying via mobile phone or online (e.g. email, social networks ans instant messenger)
At Stanmore we have an Anti-Bullying Code which is explicitly taught to the children and prominently displayed on posters around the school. The code give guidance on what to do if children see bullying taking place or if they themselves are being bullied.
If you suspect your child is being bullied, or your child tells you that they are being bullied please contact the school to let us know. The school will investigate as appropriate and inform you of any action they intend to take as a result of fully understanding the issue.