Anti-Bullying and Staying Safe
We believe that children have the right to be in a secure environment, to feel safe in school, protected from all types of bullying.
The importance of this issue is underlined by the School’s Anti-Bullying Policy (click here), which is drawn up by LAB members, staff, parents and students and undergoes an annual review.
The subject forms a part of the Wider Curriculum programme.
We consider bullying to be against our underlying values and ethos at Venture and, therefore completely unacceptable. Our policy addresses both the issues faced by the victim and strategies to be adopted with the bully. Students and parents are encouraged to make the school aware of instances of bullying as soon as possible, which senior staff can then deal with.
What to do if you are being bullied
What is bullying?
Bullying is defined as any words or actions that are meant to hurt you or your feelings and that you have difficulty dealing with.
If you are concerned about being bullied, you know someone who you think is being bullied or you are concerned about your behaviour towards others, there are lots of people to whom you can talk.
In school, you can talk to:
- Form Tutor
- Head of House
- Another teacher or member of staff
You can also report an incident in our thought boxes positioned around the school.
Venture Academy is striving to become free of bullying. We want students and families to be confident that everything possible is being done to ensure that children are safe and thrive while they are at school.
Other useful contacts are:
Childline 0800 1111 / www.childline.org.uk
Kidscape Parents Helpline 08451 205 204 / www.kidscape.org.uk
Anti-Bullying Alliance / www.anti-bullyingalliance.org
Visyon 0800 652 6293 www.visyon.org.uk
Kidsmart www.kidsmart.org.uk
Think u know www.thinkuknow.co.uk
Youngminds -www.youngminds.org.uk
Our Advice
In reacting to the ‘bully,’ try not to show that you are upset or angry, instead pretend to be confident, walk away and report the incident to someone.
Try and avoid being on your own.
Remember that name-calling is deliberate and is meant to upset you. It is not a true description of you, so try not to react.
Keep a diary of what happens, especially if it happens again and again.
If you do not feel able to report the bully, write a letter to someone you trust.
