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HEATHFIELD SCHOOL
ANTI-BULLYING POLICY
1. Aims
It is a primary aim of the School that it should combine high personal and social standards with a friendly atmosphere and mutual tolerance in which pupils of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds and of all religious persuasions and of various levels of ability are welcome.
Heathfield should be a happy and positive community characterised by an appreciation of, and respect for, the work of every member of that community.
Every pupil has the right to look for happiness and security at School. We insist that no pupil or pupils have the right to make the life of other pupils unhappy, whether through overt bullying (physical or non-physical), or through less obvious forms of pressure or alienation. We attach particular gravity to such offences.
We aim to create that climate within which pupils feel valued, secure and happy. The mutual respect that pupils have for one another and the public demonstration of this are important. Similar standards apply to the relationship between staff and pupils, so that pupils are always treated with honesty, fairness and with regard for their individuality.
We aim to create an anti-bullying culture which ensures that pupils and staff work and play in a safe environment where they are valued, respected and listened to. In this environment pupils will feel confident to approach members of school staff about matters of concern to them.
2. Rationale
Parents and guardians have a right to expect that Heathfield School has taken steps to develop an anti-bullying policy.
The Trustees of the School and Senior Management Team share these expectations.
Staff have clear guidelines about the action to be taken when there is a suspicion of bullying. They should have confidence that the Senior Management Team will implement the appropriate procedures and will support their concerns about individual children.
3. Objectives
To ensure the protection of all of our pupils from all forms of bullying.
To encourage open communication and good listening.
To ensure that the staff are kept updated about any national initiatives to maintain good Professional standards.
To ensure that staff follow internal procedures which will be updated as necessary.
To ensure that pupils and their parents and/or guardians are fully aware of the Schools anti-bullying policy.
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