Head teachers are obliged to draw up procedures to prevent bullying in schools under the School Standards and Framework Act 1998. All staff, students and parents need to be aware of this procedure and should follow the consequences of bullying.
In any incident of bullying the school anti-bullying policy needs to be followed. If there is a single incident on its own that can be dealt with by the member of staff who witnessed it and normal behaviour sanctions should be followed. However, if there is an ongoing bullying situation then it is important not to act alone, making a member of Senior Leadership Team aware and then follow the next series of steps:
Any incidents of bullying to be dealt with immediately
Record and report to the Head Teacher
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The family can obtain the policy from either the school or the local authority. What we have to remember is that every case of bullying is different, the reasons, the circumstances and the children involved. However, with this in mind the procedure will remain the same, and this has to be followed to the letter. If I am involved with an investigation of bullying I must cooperate fully with it and disclose any information that is asked of me.
Unexpectedly there has become more websites that have popped up to help children, young people and adults to cope with bullying and other such abuses.
Question: Question 6a
Answer: Self-esteem is linked with others, and how they relate back to you. Self-esteem is how we feel about ourselves, and how we think others perceive us (sometimes our presumption can be wrong). So for example, if we feel good about ourselves and we believe that others think of us, our self-esteem is going to be good and positive. Equally if we believe that others think badly of us and we donâ€TMt like the person we are, self-esteem is going to be low, and will start to be negative. Self-esteem is something that needs to be developed, therefore children need chances to develop their esteem and feel good about them. Self-esteem is really useful because it improves the social and emotional
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If they have low self-esteem they may feel unvalued and feel that they must suffer. As a member of support staff we can help children by offering encouragement and praise. This will help them to become independent. Every child needs to feel valued.
Question: Question 6b
Answer: When dealing with children and their emotions, we need to be sensitive to their feelings. Being approachable and being open will allow opportunities for children to talk about issues that are troubling them. Once the child has told us about their problem, I would reassure them that they have done the right thing. But I would never promise that I would keep it to myself. If the child protection officer needs to know, then I must tell them
Question: Question 6c
Answer: Children are constantly learning about everything, including strategies for