We are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment where all pupils can thrive, free from bullying and harassment.
Our anti-bullying policy aligns with guidance from the Department for Education (DfE) and the 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' (KCSIE) framework, ensuring a comprehensive approach to preventing and addressing bullying.
We are proud to be a member of the Anti-Bullying Alliance, reinforcing our commitment to promoting a culture of kindness, respect, and inclusion.
What is Bullying?
Bullying is behaviour by an individual, or group, repeated over time that intentionally hurts another individual, or group either physically or emotionally. These behaviours can occur in person or through digital platforms.
To be clear it is:
- Repeated: Occurs over a period of time.
- Intentional: Aimed at hurting, harming, or humiliating another individual.
- Imbalance of Power: Involves a real or perceived power disparity between the perpetrator and the victim.
This includes, but is not limited to:
- Verbal abuse (e.g. name-calling, teasing)
- Physical abuse (e.g. hitting, pushing)
- Emotional abuse (e.g. spreading rumours, exclusion)
- Cyberbullying (e.g. online harassment, abusive messages)
- Transphobic bullying (e.g. unwanted physical contact/ abusive comments, in relation to sexuality or gender assignation)
- Sexist bullying (e.g. abusive comments, particularly related to gender or reputational labelling)
Reporting Bullying
Pupils and parents are encouraged to report any bullying incidents to the academy promptly so they can be investigated.
To report, use our condifential email: sca.concerns@salfordcity-academy.org
