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St. David’s
Anti-Bullying Policy
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As parents and teachers it is important we all have a
shared understanding of what bullying is.
Aims of the session:
• Develop our shared understanding of bullying
• Understand the difference between relational
conflict and bullying
• Know that bullying is a group behaviour
• Understand the roles involved in bullying
• Understand St David’s Anti-Bullying Policy
What is bullying?
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What do we mean by
bullying?
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The ABA (Anti-Bullying Alliance) defines bullying as:
‘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.
The ABA definition edited for primary children is: ‘Hurting
another person, or group, on purpose, more than once.
Bullying can involve using violence, words or ganging up to
make another person feel helpless. It can happen face-to-
face or through the Internet’.
What is bullying?
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• Hurtful
• Repetitive
• Intentional
• Power imbalance
What is bullying?
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e.g. 2 friends fall out…
InsultInsult
No imbalance of power
Insult
Stop
it!
Insult
Insult
Insult
Imbalance of power through
repetition, threat, etc.
Stop it! All of
you! It’s not
true!!
Rumour spread
Insult
Insult
Clear
imbalance of
power
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What is Imbalance of Power?
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https://www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/tools-information/all-about-bullying/what-bullying/aba-definition-bullying
Activity 1 : is it bullying?
• Take a look at the scenarios on the next slide and decide in groups:
1) It is bullying2) It is not bullying3) Need more information to decide
What is bullying and
what is its impact?
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Repetitive Intentional Power imbalance Hurtful
• Hurtful
• Repetitive
• Intentional
• Power imbalance
What is bullying?
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1. Tania and Susan won’t let Rachel play with them.
2. Each time Ben walks into the classroom a group of pupils giggle
and whisper to each other.
3. Joel and Dean have had an argument. Joel kicks Dean’s bag across
the floor.
4. Kate struggles with toileting issues. Her teacher has started to say
in lessons that she has to wait until breaktime like the other
children do which means she is soiling herself on a regular basis.
5. Tony’s parents have split up. Mark tells everyone in the class and on
social media sites.
Is it bullying?
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What is the
difference between
Relational Conflict
and Bullying?
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Relational conflict
and bullying
Relational Conflict
Power Balance
Occasional
Accidental
Remorse and effort made to resolve
Bullying
Deliberate
Repeated
Imbalance of power
No remorse
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Tease Belittle
Humiliate
ThreatenIsolate
Enrol others in
bullying (“gang up”)
Spread rumours
LieGoad
Find a weak spot
Intimidate
Dirty looks
Take belongings
Manipulate
Push
Trip
Kick
PunchUndermine
Exploit situations
Shout
Name calling
Pick on someone
What do ‘bullies’ do?
Repetitive Intentional Power imbalance Hurtful
Bullying behaviour can be:
• Physical - e.g. pushing, poking, kicking, hitting, biting, pinching.
• Verbal - name calling, sarcasm, spreading rumours, threats,
teasing, belittling.
• Emotional - isolating others, tormenting, hiding books,
threatening gestures, ridicule, humiliation, intimidating,
excluding, manipulation and coercion.
• Sexual - unwanted physical contact, inappropriate touching,
abusive comments, homophobic abuse, exposure to
inappropriate films etc.
• Online /cyber - posting on social media, sharing photos,
sending nasty text messages, social exclusion.
• Indirect - can include the exploitation of individuals.
What is bullying?
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The traditional view
BullyVictim
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Find out what happened and sort it out
The
community
Labels
Children
and young
people who
bully/display
bullying
behaviour
Children
and young
people who
have been
bullied
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Bullying as a group behaviour
‘Ringleader’
‘Target’
‘Reinforcer’
‘Assistant’‘Defender’
‘Outsider’
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Bullying as a group behaviour
Ring-
leader
‘Target’
‘Reinforcer’
‘Defender’‘Outsider’
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Assistant
How do we use this
information to
prevent bullying in
our school?
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Curriculum and School Ethos:
St David's’ Way
Behaviour choices
Anti-Bullying week
Assemblies
Celebrate similarities and differences
PSHE lessons (e.g what is a good friend?)
Form Time, circle time, discussion etc.
Internet safety
Drama, role play
School Council
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Pupils:Very aware of behaviour choices
Know who to speak to - Form Teachers and
Pastoral Leader
Know about different roles in bullying and
their responsibility
Staff:
Know all the pupils
Aware of signs of bullying
Aware of procedures
Pastoral Meetings – 3 types
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How do we respond
to bullying in our
school?
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1. Investigation – everyone
involved
(Form Teacher and/or Pastoral
Leader)
2. Decision – Bullying or
Unacceptable Behaviour?
3. Sanctions
4. Follow-up and support
5. Communication
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Recommended Further Information…
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People don’t bully if…
• They have secure relationships
• They feel good about themselves
• They have empathy for others
• They are emotionally literate
Every adult involved with St David’s has a
part to play in helping children develop
these attributes.
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