Bullying

The College operates a zero tolerance policy on Bullying.

Bullying/harassment is something that someone does on purpose that is meant to hurt you. Bullying can take many forms:-

• name calling, teasing or spreading unkind stories
• physical – hitting, kicking, pushing
• sending cruel and hurtful text messages or emails
• posting cruel or hurtful things on Social Interactive sites such as FaceBook

When this behaviour becomes persistent and threatening, then bullying can become a major problem for all concerned. What you can do:

• Initially tell your Personal Tutor or a member of staff that you feel comfortable with about what is happening - don't be afraid to come forward
• Your Personal Tutor explores things with you and the accused's Tutor explores things with them and hopefully the situation gets sorted.
• Ultimately disciplinary action will be taken against the individual if the incident/s have taken place on campus/College transport.
• If it is happening on the Internet then report it to the appropriate administrator.

Useful links:

• www.childline.org.uk
• www.getconnected.org.uk
• www.victimsupport.co.uk
• www.counselling-directory.org.uk