Safeguarding Children Summary of LOPC Bullying Policy At LOPC, bullying is defined as the repeated intimidation, humiliation and abuse of an individual by one or more other people. Bullying may be physical, verbal or psychological. It can take the form of: • • • • • • • •
Physical assault. Mental cruelty. Name calling. Taunting remarks and behaviour. Malicious gossip. Harassment. Extortion of money or property. Forcing people to do things against their will.
LOPC will not tolerate bullying in any form and will support anyone who is subjected to it. LOPC Staff will inform people who do the bullying and their parents / carers, and will expect these people to modify their behaviour. If they do not improve their behaviour, then they will be excluded from LOPC. Summary of LOPC Safeguarding Children Policy Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre recognises the need to provide a safe environment for children and young people whilst in their care and to protect them from harm. All our staff undergo rigorous pre-employment vetting checks and regular Safeguarding training is delivered to all staff. Types of Abuse: • Physical • Sexual • Emotional • Neglect Indicators of Abuse: • Unexplained or suspicious injuries (particularly on parts of the body not normally prone to injury. • Injury where the explanation seems inconsistent. • Someone else expresses concern about the welfare of an individual. • The person describes what appears to be an abusive act involving themselves. • Unexplained changes in behaviour. • Loss of weight for no apparent reason. • An individual becomes increasingly dirty or unkempt. LOPC’s full Safeguarding Children Policy can be found at: www.lopc.co.uk/aboutus/policies/