Anti-Bullying

We are aware that bullying may occur when groups of students are together, but we believe in trying to create a climate in which bullying behaviour is not accepted by any member of the school community.

We believe that students have the right to be themselves and to enjoy peace of mind. We do not believe that any student should be frightened by the words, threats or actions of others. We do not condone any physical violence or verbal abuse, even when it is provoked by the behaviour of others. Our policy is intended to promote a situation where students, staff and parents work together to eliminate any form of bullying at Whitley Bay High School.

We use questionnaires on bullying to allow tutors and Heads of Year to monitor problems should they arise and to take appropriate steps to address issues. The School Council has been involved in writing our anti bullying policy.

We aim:

To use all staff, parents, outside agencies as a positive resource in countering bullying behaviour.
To use the curriculum to develop the personal and social skills of students in preventing, handling and responding to bullying in a positive manner.
To give help and ongoing support to victims and to bullies to change their behaviour.
To use the students of the school as a positive resource against bullying behaviour.

Expectations of Parents and Students on bullying:
We expect no bullying behaviour to be tolerated and that you will actively support the school’s policy on bullying.
We expect any student, parent, or any third party, aware of, or suspecting that bullying is taking place, will talk to a relevant representative of the school.
We expect you to work together with the adults in school to stop bullying.