Anti Bullying

Introduction

The goal of Moorfield Primary School is to create a safe, secure, happy, orderly and caring environment that provides the opportunity for social, emotional and physical growth to ensure children receive their full entitlement – a quality education. In our school, as we have developed an ethos of care and consideration of others, bullying is less likely to emerge. However, we do believe that prevention is better than cure and that nowhere is free of risk. Bullying behaviour can have a damaging effect on victims. The consequences can be far reaching. For children who witness bullying the weight of responsibility can lead to feelings of worry, fear and guilt. In order to develop positive self-image and self-worth, bullying must be prevented in our school.

AIM AND OBJECTIVES

Our goal is to instil self-discipline in all children and enable them to make the right choices concerning their treatment of others. We aim to promote an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect between all those involved in the life of the school. These attitudes are important life skills and we believe that it is, therefore, essential to have a consistent approach to self-discipline throughout the school. A variety of approaches will be used to fulfil the following objectives

• To confirm that our community creates an atmosphere of care, security and respect within stated boundaries of behaviour.
• To define the term bullying.
• To ensure children receive their education free from humiliation, oppression and abuse.
• To promote good behaviour (acceptable, pleasant, polite, sociable and reasonable).
• To build positive relationships with parents, governors, support agencies and the wider community.
• To form an agreement where everyone in the school has a responsibility to prevent bullying.
• To develop strategies for dealing with bullying incidents.
• To support the school’s behaviour and discipline policy.
• To protect groups of children who may feel vulnerable to prejudiced based bullying.

• To educate children regarding gender identity and sexuality.

 Gripping Yarns

Years 1 to 6 thoroughly enjoyed watching a production by Gripping Yarns.  This play told the story of how, when we have any worries or concerns, we should share these with a trusted adult, who will help us.

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