Anti-Bullying
Bullying affects everyone, not just the bullies and the victims. It also affects those other children who watch, and less aggressive students can be drawn in by group pressure. Bullying is not an inevitable part of school life or a necessary part of growing up, It is clear that certain jokes, insults, threatening behaviour, written abuse and violence are to be found in our society. No one person or group, whether staff or student, should have to accept this type of behaviour. Only when all issues of bullying are addressed, will a child be best able to benefit from the opportunities available at the school.
The College is completely opposed to bullying and it will always be challenged. Bullying is entirely contrary to the values and principles we work and live by. All members of the college community have a right to work in a secure and caring environment. They also have a responsibility to contribute, in whatever way they can, to the protection and maintenance of such an environment. As such, everyone has a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all students and all staff have a duty of care to ensure our students are protected from harm, and this includes bullying.
What is bullying?
There may sometimes be misunderstanding about the meaning of the term ‘bullying’. One-off incidents, whilst they may be very serious and must always be dealt with, do not fall within the definition of ‘bullying’.
We define bullying as persistent or repeated, deliberate attempt to hurt or humiliate members of our community.
A copy of the Swavesey Village College Anti-Bullying Policy can be found here.
What can you do?
As a young person, or as an adult who is being bullied, it is important tell someone about it and ask for help. The Anti Bullying Alliance website has information on bullying and cyberbullying https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/tools-information/advice-and-support/if-youre-being-bullied
As a parent or carer these are some of the things you can do to support your child. The Anti Bullying Alliance website has information on bullying and cyberbullying https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/tools-information/advice-and-support/advice-parents-and-carers
Reporting Bullying Incidents
Swavesey Village College will not tolerate bullying and there are many ways bullying can be reported:
- Report the matter in person to a staff member such as a form tutor, Senior Tutor, Student Support Assistant (SSA) or any other trusted member of college staff you have a good working relationship with
- Use the anonymous college bullying reporting box located outside Pendleton House Office (available for use from September 2023)
- Report the matter by emailing your House:
Brunel@swaveseyvc.co.uk
Cavendish@swaveseyvc.co.uk
Newton@swaveseyvc.co.uk
Orwell@swaveseyvc.co.uk
Pendleton@swaveseyvc.co.uk
Wilberforce@swaveseyvc.co.uk
Alternatively, if you wish to report an incident of bullying, please complete the form below. This form can be completed by either the student affected, a friend/witness of the affected student or by a concerned parent/carer.