Anti-Bullying

Wykham Park Academy is a comprehensive school. That means it is for everybody. On our campus we believe that everyone has a right to equal chances. Each individual is valued and respected for who she/he is.

See our Policies page for our Anti-Bullying Policy.

• We are a school where bullying is seen as unacceptable by all members of the school
• We will deal with every perceived incident of bullying seriously and sensitively
• We will take appropriate action
• We will not tolerate bullying

Bullying is defined as deliberately hurtful behaviour, repeated over a period of time, where it is difficult for those being bullied to defend themselves. The main types of bullying are:

• Is it funny or is it bullying?
• Does the person on the receiving end think it’s funny?
• Would you think it funny if it was happening to you?

• Bullying is making someone miserable by being unpleasant to them on an on-going basis
• A one-off argument or fight may be upsetting. It may need to be dealt with by a teacher – but it’s not bullying
• You can help yourself by ignoring comments – Do not react but tell someone

• Remember that bullying is never your fault and it can be stopped
• Value yourself and your feelings
• If you are being bullied, look bullies in the eye, be firm and clear and tell them to stop
• Get away from the situation as quickly as possible
• Tell your parents/carers, friends, teachers or another adult you trust

• Support them
• Tell an adult about it
• Encourage the victim to get help