Anti-Bullying, Standards of Behaviour, Alcohol, Drugs and Tobacco

Anti-Bullying

In our school community everyone has agreed that bullying of any kind is totally unacceptable. Bullying is behaviour by an individual or group, usually repeated over time, that intentionally hurts another individual or group either physically or emotionally. Bullying can also take the form of a one-off incident. Victims feel distress, fear or isolation and often find it difficult to defend themselves against such aggressive forms of behaviour.

Bullying can manifest itself in various forms and may be verbal (eg. namecalling, spreading rumours), physical (pushing, damaging possessions), emotional (deliberate isolation, making someone uncomfortable because of religion, sexuality, disability, appearance) or through the misuse of technology (offensive text messages, misuse of social networking sites).

Incidents that take place outside school are also monitored and the school may feel it is appropriate to take action in certain instances such as events on a bus to or from school.

Any reported incident involving bullying is taken very seriously. Full details of the planned implementation of the policy can be obtained from the School Office.

The Sixth Form reserves the right to use the sanction of temporary or permanent exclusion in a case of bullying.

Standards of behaviour

The Sixth Form is a place where the values of respect, tolerance and endeavour are nurtured. It is expected that all members of the Sixth Form, students and staff, will contribute to this ethos. It is a place of work and all members of the Sixth Form are expected to behave, interact and dress with this in mind. Behaviour that does not meet the standards outlined above will be dealt with promptly, fairly and directly.

Alcohol, drugs and tobacco

Alcohol, drugs and tobacco are forbidden. Failure to comply with this rule is regarded as a very serious matter and may result in exclusion.