Bullying

What to do if you think your child is being bullied?

It is really important that you talk to your child about the issues and try to gather as much information as possible, particularly the names of the bullies. It is also helpful to find out when and where the incident happened and the names of any witnesses. You should try to encourage your child to speak to a member of staff they feel comfortable with at school. This could be their form tutor, head of year, a subject teacher, a teaching assistant or a mentor. With your child’s permission the bullying can then be investigated and dealt with.

What action will THE FARNLEY ACADEMY take if I report bullying?

At The Farnley Academy we have a zero tolerance bullying policy. However, we do recognise that confronting the bullies could make the situation worse. As long as the safety of your child or any other is not at risk we are happy to deal with the problem as your child wishes. This may mean simply monitoring the situation or we can do a full investigation. This will involve collecting statements from the all students concerned, including witnesses. On receiving these, we will do an investigation to establish the facts and from this sanctions will be given if necessary.

What support will my child receive if they are being bullied?

• Your child will receive daily support from their Head of Year.
• The offer of mentoring sessions will be given, either 1-1 or in a small group of students working on building resilience and confidence.
• We can also offer time out in our Learning Support Unit which is a safe environment for our vulnerable students.