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bullying at school
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Bullying
If you're being bullied at school tell somebody. You don’t have to put up with it.
School will have a policy for dealing with bullying and harassment.
In fact it is government policy that all schools must have an anti-bullying policy.
The Government guidance defines bullying as actions that are meant to be hurtful and which happen on a regular basis. Bullying can be direct (either physical or verbal) or indirect, for example, ignoring a you or not talking to you.
If bullying is so serious that you are too frightened to go to school, or your parent fears for your safety, they might want to keep you at home. Be careful because parents must provide you with suitable education. If you are too unwell to attend school because of fear or stress, you should go to the GP and get medical evidence for the school.
If the bullying is extremely serious and the bully is aged ten or over you or your parent could go to the police and the bully could be prosecuted.
If the police will not act, or if the bully is under the age of ten, your parent could seek advice from a solicitor.
You or your parent may wish to get advice from a specialist organisation:
The Anti-Bullying Campaign Tel: 0207 3781446/7/8/9 for advice for parents of children being bullied and also a listening service for children.
ChildLine Tel: 0800 1111 www.childline.org.uk
Kidscape Tel: 0207 73033 info@kidscape.org.uk
NSPCC Tel: 0808 8005000 24/7, textphone 0800 0560566, help@nspcc.org.uk www.nspcc.org.uk
www.bullying.co.uk
www.dfes.gov.uk/bullying
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Sexual Harassment
Sexual Harassment at School
What is sexual harassment?
There is no clear definition of sexual harassment. It can be described as unacceptable behaviour based on someone's sex that is unreasonable, unwelcome and offensive.
What can I do?
If you are being sexually harassed either by other students or teachers you should tell your headteacher. If the head is the person causing the problem you may want to talk to a teacher you can trust or go to either the police or social services.
If you're under 16, sexual harassment can amount to child abuse. If you're under 16 and tell a teacher, social worker or your Connexions PA that you're being sexually harrassed or abused, they have to share this information with other bodies who deal with child abuse such as social services and/or the police. They should tell you this before you tell them your problems.
The situation for over 16s is slightly different because you're legally entitled to have sexual relationships. Even so if things are being done that you are not happy with you can still report these as they may still be illegal. This is especialy true if the person involved is a teacher or other professional involved with you.
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Racial Harassment
Racial harassment at school
Most schools have an anti-racist policy that sets out the procedures to follow in the case of racial harassment. If you have an issue with racial harassment don’t let it ride make sure the staff at school know about it. If its a member of staff take it up with the headteacher or chair of governors. If this fails it may be possible to challenge the school, for example, by taking legal action.
An attack that happens at or near the school may be a criminal offence which can attract stiff penalties. They should be reported to the headteacher and/or the police.
Commission for Racial Equality 0207 8287022 www.cre.gov.uk
Equal Opportunities Commission 01618339244 www.eoc.org.uk
Institute of Race Relations 0207 8370041 info@irr.org.uk www.irr.org.uk
Norwich and Norfolk Race Equality Council 01603 442211
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