Anti-Bullying
We recently completed the Diana Award Anti-Bullying Programme and obtained United Against Bullying Silver School status. Just 24% of the 296 schools who completed the programme received silver status, so we are very proud to have achieved this!
The Diana Award Anti-Bullying Programme raises awareness of bullying behaviour and supports schools and young people to tackle it across the UK and beyond. The Anti-Bullying Ambassador Programme has a strong peer-to-peer focus, giving young people the skills and confidence to become Ambassadors to tackle bullying in their schools long after the training has finished. Their anti-bullying work is recognised as world-class thanks to this sustainable and youth-led approach.
We have 22 student Anti-Bullying Ambassadors within the school who completed the programme and who continue to work with staff and other students to reduce bullying and help to stop it.
We take bullying of any sort very seriously and will deal with it immediately. Every November we take part in national anti-bullying week, which helps children to identify whether bullying is happening and how to report it and stop it. During this time we also have a focus on how we can all play a part in putting a stop to bullying in our school. We do this through assemblies, PSHE lessons and other activities.
Where to Get Help if You are Being Bullied
- Teachers
- Headteacher
- Family
- Parents
- An Anti-Bullying Ambassador
- Guide/scout leaders
- School Council
- Friends
- Sports leaders
- Childline
- NSPCC
- Police
- School Helpers
- Teaching Assistants
- Football Coaches
- Lunchtime Supervisors
- Worry box (in class)
Top Tips if You are Being Bullied
- Ask for help
- Let people know what is going on — parents, teachers, friends, etc.
- Don’t ignore it — you have rights
- Think positively about yourself
- Practice being confident
- Try not to show that you are upset or angry (remember, this is what the bully wants)
- Be firm and clear—look them in the eye and tell them to stop
- Get away from the situation—just walk away
- Avoid situations where you will be alone
- Try to avoid places where the bully might be
- Keep a record of what is happening
- Stay behind after school and tell someone that you feel comfortable with
THE DIANA AWARD MOTTO
Everyone needs to be valued, everyone has the potential to give something back. Young people have the power to change the world.
