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Anti-Bullying
Policy
Sample
Anti-Bullying Policy (1)
Definition:
Bullying
may take the form of physical attacks, such as hitting, kicking, taking or
damaging belongings, verbal assault, including name-calling, insults, repeat
teasing, racist assaults, or it may take more indirect forms, such as spreading
malicious gossip, rumours or excluding someone from a social group.
Bullying at school is a more serious problem than is sometimes realised.
It is widespread and there is increasing evidence of immense distress
caused by bullying, with a small number of children being driven to suicide
every year.
Childhood
Matters, 1996
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Bullying
is not an accepted behaviour towards anyone at Name
of Club be they child, coach, volunteer or parent.
Anyone
found to be bullying others will be dealt with seriously both in regards to the
behaviour exhibited and the reasons for the behaviour.
The
possibility of people being bullied should be discussed openly within the Club
and all young people and staff informed of both the Clubs’ views on bullying
and ways in which bullying can be prevented /stopped.
It should be emphasised that anyone can be the victim of bullying and
that being or feeling bullied is not a sign of weakness and does not make the
victim a less valuable person.
Action to be taken if a child states they
are being bullied:-
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Child
to be given time to say how they are being bullied and reassured they are right
to tell.
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Adult/Children’s
Officer to keep the young person informed of their proposed action and to take
into account child’s feelings and perspective.
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Chairperson/Leader
of the club to be informed of any incident of bullying so that policies and
practices can be reviews on a regular basis.
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The
child’s parents and practices can be informed of your concerns and
response.
Sample
Anti-Bullying Policy(2)
The
Individual
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Respect
every child’s need for, and rights to, a play environment where safety,
security, praise, recognition and opportunity for taking responsibility are
available
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Respect
for every individual’s feelings and views
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Recognise
that everyone is important and that our differences make each of us special
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Show
appreciation of others by acknowledging individual qualities, contributions and
progress
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Ensure
safety by having rules and practices carefully explained and displayed for all
to see
Bullying
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Bullying
will not be accepted or condoned. All
forms of bullying will be addressed. Bullying
can include:
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physical
pushing, kicking, hitting, pinching etc
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name
calling, sarcasm, spreading rumours, persistent teasing and emotional torment
through ridicule, humiliation and the continual ignoring of individuals
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racial
taunts, graffiti, gestures
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sexual
comments and /or suggestions
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unwanted
physical contact
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Children from ethnic
minorities, disabled children, young people who are gay or lesbian, or those
with learning difficulties are more vulnerable to this form of abuse and may
well be targeted.
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Everybody has the
responsibility to work together to stop bullying – the child, the parent, the
coach, the youth worker, the sport’s official
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Appropriate
forums should be established within the community, including children, parents,
teachers, youth workers and other agencies, to address, monitor and stop
bullying
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Commitment
to the early identification of bullying and prompt, collective action to deal
with it
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Policy
and practice should be agreed through consultation with clubs, parents and
children
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Children
should be encouraged to take a role in stopping bullying in their
community
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Policy
and practice should be reviewed regularly in the light of changing needs and
changes adopted by other agencies (e.g. schools)
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Staff
will have access to training on bullying
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Coaches
will have access to appropriately trained staff for support when dealing with
bullying
Support
to the Child
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Children should know who
will listen to and support them
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Any advice and assistance
should be given by an appropriately trained and experienced worker
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Children
should have access to Helpline numbers
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Children should be told what
is being recorded, in what context and why
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Systems should be
established to open the door to children wishing to talk about bullying or any
other issue that affects them. Barriers
to talking need to be broken down to enable children to approach adults
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Anyone who reports an
incident of bullying will be listened to carefully and be supported, whether the
child being bullied or the child who is bullying
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Any reported incident of
bullying will be investigated objectively and will involve listening carefully
to all those involved
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Children being bullied will
be supported and assistance given to uphold their right to play and live in a
safe environment which allows their healthy development
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Those who bully will be
supported and encouraged to stop bullying
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Sanctions involving long
periods of isolation, or which diminish and make individuals look or feel
foolish in front of others, should be avoided
Support
to the Parents
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Parents should be advised on
local policy and practice about bullying
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Any incident of bullying
will be discussed with the child’s parent(s)
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Parental
advice on action will be sought and agreements made as to what action should be
taken
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Information and advice on
coping with bullying will be given
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Support should
be offered to the parent(s) including information o
n other agencies or support lines (e.g. Parentline 01268 757077)Top
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