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GHS ABC engages with pupils to reduce bullying behaviour in Graeme High School. Pupils sign a contract after recieving lessons on bullying through PSE.
GHS ABC asks pupils to -
Always report concerns.
Pupils have the right to come to school without fear of discrimination (UNCRC Article 2) and to be protected from being hurt (UNCRC, Article 19). Concerns should be reported either by calling the school, speaking to your DHH or via OTB for staff.
Be confident that your concern will be taken seriously.
You have the right to an opinion and for it to be taken seriously (UNCRC, Article 12). Bullying of any description is not acceptable.
Commit to challenging bullying behaviour.
Graeme High School encourages all to respect other people’s rights and values (UNCRC, Article 29). Don’t let bullying behaviour go on. If it hasn’t stopped raise another concern. As a community we are committed to challenging bullying behaviour.
Bullying is both behaviour and impact: what someone does and the impact on the other person’s capacity to feel in control. It is behaviour that can make people feel hurt, threatened, frightened and left out and it can happen face to face or online.
Bullying behaviour includes—
Being called names, teased, put down or threatened face to face and/or online. Being hit, tripped, pushed or kicked. Having belongings taken or damaged. Sending abusive messages, pictures or images online. Behaviour which makes people feel like they are not in control of themselves or their lives. Being targeted because of who you are or who you are perceived to be.
Someone may be bullying another person without intent but still impacts on the person being bullied. Bullying is usually persistent, although a single incident can have a significant impact on some children and the fear that it will happen again might still be there. Action against bullying shouldn’t wait until a pattern or repetition emerges.
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Young people may fall out and disagree with each other as they form and build relationships. This is normal and it’s important to discuss how they feel and help them develop resilience to manage their relationships.
Some incidents may be perceived as bullying but are in fact criminal in nature. Offences such as hate crime, child sexual exploitation and gender-based violence as well as discrimination due to actual or perceived disability, race, religion, sexual orientation or transgender identity. Such offences may be dealt with by the police and are recorded by the school.
What to expect if you report concerns
Pupils—Report all concerns to a class teacher or your Depute Head of House (DHH). Your DHH will investigate it and take appropriate action—this may involve a restorative conversation with you and the other person(s). They will speak to you about this and let you know what has happened.
Report it again if it doesn’t stop.
Further Support and advice
https://www.unicef.org.uk/rights-respecting-schools/
Pupil Commitment
We as all pupils to sign a pupil ABC contract. Anti-bullying education and support for pupils is provided through PSE.
Anit-bullying policy
GHS ABC sits within our more detailed anti-bullying policy.