Bullying

Bullying

Bullying

We have an outstanding community of staff and students at Alcester Academy where everyone can expect to study, work, and enjoy an environment where they are safe, happy and respect one another. Bullying and peer-on-peer abuse is never ok, and Alcester Academy does not tolerate it.

Bullying is behaviour that is perceived by anyone as intended to hurt someone either physically or emotionally; commonly the behaviour is repeated and directed from one person (or group) to another person (or group). We are committed to providing a safe learning environment for all of our students. Bullying is an umbrella term which can also include discrimination, harassment, victimisation and antisocial behaviour (ASB).

We appreciate the development of personal opinion and the right to freedom of speech, so we are committed to ensuring that young people understand the appropriate forums and forms of expression, so that they are sensitive, empathetic and positive.

We take action on bullying through being proactive in educating our students about the issues surrounding expected behaviours and acceptable language as well as ensuring that all students are aware of who to speak to, where to go for support, and to ensure that our students are aware of their actions, both as perpetrators and as victims.

Perpetrators will undertake restorative education and victims will be supported; both in a manner which is about long-term restorative action. We also recognise that by-standers of bullying also require restorative education.

We promote an ethos of belonging that focuses on celebrating diversity and respecting everybody. Bullying of any kind involving students, staff and/or visitors is unacceptable and will not be tolerated

If you feel that you are being bullied: What can you do?

  • Speak to your tutor or any member of staff you feel comfortable speaking to
  • Report to LSU
  • Use TEXTACADEMY
If you are being bullied and want some more information and support, please find some useful links below: