Anti-Bullying
Anti-Bullying Statement
At Central Lancaster High we are committed to providing a caring, friendly and safe environment for all of our pupils so they can learn in a relaxed and secure atmosphere.
Bullying behaviour of any kind is unacceptable at our school. If bullying behaviour does occur, all pupils should be able to tell and know that incidents will be dealt with promptly and effectively.
The school disapproves of bullying behaviour in all its forms and considers it a most serious offence.
The pupils know that bullying behaviour is completely unacceptable and that they must tell a teacher if it happens to them or someone they know.
The Headteacher and all the staff work in creating a climate in which pupils will report any bullying incident in the expectation that it will be dealt with urgently and firmly.
What is bullying behaviour?
‘‘Behaviour by an individual or a group, usually repeated over time, that intentionally hurts another individual or group either physically or emotionally.’’
Physical: pushing, kicking, hitting, pinching, and any other forms of violence, threats
Verbal: name-calling, sarcasm, spreading rumours, persistent teasing
Emotional: excluding (i.e. not speaking to someone), tormenting, ridicule, humiliating
Racist: racial taunts, graffiti, gestures
Sexual: unwanted physical contact or abusive comments
Homophobic: because of or focussing on the issue of sexuality
Cyber: all forms of internet, such as email and internet chat room misuse
- Mobile threats by text - messaging and calls
- Misuse of associated technology i.e. phone camera/video
Helplines
CLHS has an Anti-bullying Policy on this weblink: