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| Anti-Bullying Policy: Pupils' Leaflet |
NO BULLYING IN OUR SCHOOL !
What is a Bully ? A bully is someone who hurts another person by hitting them, calling them names, spreading rumours about them, forcing friends to ignore them or trying anything else to upset them. Bullies usually say that it is their victim's fault for being different. They may pick on someone who is tall or small, or fat or thin, or wears glasses, or has a different accent, or another religion, or is shy or clever, or good looking, or disabled or . . . |
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Any excuse will do, and if there is no real difference then the bullies will invent one. If this is happening to you tell yourself that it is not your fault, and that it is the bullies who need to change, not you. What to do if you are being bullied Talk to someone you can trust. At home this could be a parent, friend or relative. In school it could be your guidance teacher, year group head or another teacher. If the first person you talk to doesnt really help, don't give up. Speak to someone else. In school, action will be taken either the same day or the following school day at the latest. |
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If you can, write down everything the bullies have done or have said to you and try to write down how you feel. When you have found someone you can trust and who is helpful, discuss what you have written with that person. Be very careful to only write down things which really happen. If you find it difficult to talk to an adult, ask one of your friends to come with you, or ask them to speak for you. If you prefer, you can write a note to your guidance teacher and put it in the Bully Box in the duplicating room. You could telephone Childline (Freephone 0800 441111 or Freephone 0800 1111). Their helpers provide a confidential counselling service for young people in trouble or danger. |
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What not to do Don't try to deal with the problem on your own. Ask for help. Don't hit the bullies. You and the bully might both be injured and you might end up being accused of bullying yourself. Always tell the truth about what has happened. Don't exaggerate. If a small part of what you are saying is shown to be untrue then people may not believe the rest of what you tell them. Don't believe the lies that the bullies tell about you. Don't hide what is happening from the adults you trust. Keeping things secret is the bullys biggest weapon against you. That is why they go to so much trouble to try to stop you telling. Never ignore bullying. Anyone who tells you to do so is wrong. You do not have to accept it as part of growing up because you have the right to be free from harm from others. This is why we have an anti bullying policy. Always remember that bullies tend to focus on something you have but wish they had. Make a list of all the things you enjoy and concentrate on them. Most importantly, do something. Sometimes bullying stops quickly but doing nothing means it may continue until someone is seriously upset or hurt. That could be you, or the bullies may find new victims. If their behaviour is not challenged they are unlikely to stop. |
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Adult Bullying Bullying is wrong whatever the age of the person who is bullying you. Adults can bully children in many different ways. If an adult is doing something to you, or trying to make you do something you do not like, but you are not sure if this is bullying, then you must talk to someone. If this is happening at school you can talk to your parents. If this is happening at home you could talk to a trusted teacher. Do not keep it a secret. It is very important that you talk openly about it. Working Together |
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You do not have to be the victim to do something. It is wrong to do nothing when you see someone being bullied. The bullies may think that you approve of what they are doing. Part of the fun that bullies have comes from the attention they get from others who are watching. You can help by :
or, by taking part in anti-bullying activities in school. These include :
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Are you a Bully ? If you are bullying someone you need help and advice too ! First of all you need to stop and think ! Think how you would feel if you were the person you are bullying. Your actions are wrong and hurtful. If you are part of a group of friends with someone who is a bully you must refuse to join in. If you are thinking, 'they won't be friends with me if I did that,' then ask yourself if these friends are really worth having. Often people who are bullying someone, are unhappy with themselves or something in their life. Taking this out on others is not going to help, because you will regret your actions making you feel worse If you are unhappy, you can talk to someone. Talk to someone you can trust. In school this could be your guidance teacher, year group head or another teacher. At home it could be a parent, friend, relative or someone from Childline. They will not judge you, They are there to help. |
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Remember. We do not accept any bullying in Ardrossan Academy ! |
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