At the Redhill Academy, we aim to support all our students in becoming happy, healthy, respectful individuals.
Please contact our pastoral team immediately if you or your child have any concerns.
You can find information on who to contact here.
For a full list of the pastoral and well-being services available to our students please click here.
BULLYING
What can bullying look like?
- Physical: hitting, kicking, taking things
- Verbal: name-calling, insulting, making offensive remarks
- Indirect: spreading nasty rumours or stories, excluding from social groups, sending malicious emails or text messages
Schools, services and families must work together to prevent it from happening.
The Warning Signs
Bullying is a difficult and sensitive issue which children are often reluctant to talk about. But there are signs which may suggest your child is being bullied:
- Reluctance to go to school, including frequent complaints of headaches or stomach aches
- Behavioural difficulties for no obvious reason
- Injuries with no feasible explanation
Taking Action
If you believe your child is being bullied, you should:
- Talk to your child calmly about what is happening
- Reassure your child he or she has done the right thing by telling you about it
- Make a note of what your child tells you
- Encourage your child to report anything to the teacher
- Make an appointment to see your child's class teacher or the headteacher
Schools, services and families must work together to prevent it from happening.
What to Say
Tell children to walk away, tell a teacher, adult or friend and avoid fighting.
Parents, listen to your child, comfort them and tell them that you are there for them.
Prevention
- Talk to your child about their school day
- Teach your child to be kind and respect others from a young age
- Teach your child that bullying and prejudice are unacceptable
Schools, services and families must work together to prevent it from happening.