WHAT IS BULLYING?
‘Bullying is the wilful, conscious desire to hurt, threaten or frighten someone else’
There are different types of bullying:
- Psychological (being excluded from groups and rumours etc.)
- Cyber (abusive text messages, internet messages etc.)
- Verbal (threats, name calling, racism, homophobia etc.)
- Physical (punching, kicking, scratching, pushing, throwing objects at someone etc.)
OUR SCHOOL’S VALUES AND BELIEFS
The Aspire Academy understands that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility and that all members of staff have a role to play in this. (Keeping Children Safe in Education, September 2025, and The Esteem MAT’s Safeguarding Children Policy, September 2025). Part of this duty is ensuring that children are safe from bullying, both physical and online.
All pupils and staff have the right to feel happy, safe and included.
Pupils and staff have the right to work in an environment without harassment, intimidation or fear.
All bullying, of any sort, is therefore unacceptable.
Pupils who experience bullying will be supported.
We recognise the effects that bullying can have on pupils’ feelings of self -worth and on their school work, therefore the school community will actively promote an anti-bullying environment.
Please click below to view The Aspire Academy Anti Bullying Policy
All incidents of Bullying should be reported to the Form Tutor, in the first instance. If you are unhappy with how bullying is being dealt with, please seek guidance from our Complaints Policy.
We will provide regular training for teachers and non-teaching staff on spotting the signs of bullying and how to respond to it. The NSPCC Helpline 0808 800 5000 is available for both families and staff to use if needed.
