Anti Bullying

🤝 Anti-Bullying: Unity & Respect

Creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for everyone at Frederick Gough School.

🗣️ Support and Reporting Pathways

🔒 Make an Anti-Bullying Referral

Referrals are picked up during school hours and term time only.

Immediate Support at School:

  • 1. Any adult in school
  • 2. Your Learning Coordinator (LC)
  • 3. Your Form Tutor
  • 4. The Peer Mentors (in the Talking Shop, Year 7/8 on Mon, Wed, Fri in W07)

Outside of School Hours:

Please use these confidential resources for immediate help:

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Policy Spotlight: Defining Bullying Behaviours

Bullying is defined by these three factors:

  • If the behaviours reported are REPEATED, NEGATIVE and INTENTIONAL, then they are bullying behaviours.
  • If the behaviours are NEGATIVE and INTENTIONAL but not repeated, they are not bullying behaviours. These actions will still be dealt with in line with the PB Policy.
Read the Full Anti-Bullying Policy (PDF)
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Understanding the Roles Adopted in Bullying

We promote the role of the Upstander to help prevent bullying behavior.

  • Ringleader

    The person who initiates the negative action (e.g., name-calling, pushing, stealing). Often reinforced by others.

  • Reinforcer

    This person will justify the actions of the ringleader and keep egging the ringleader on.

  • Assistant

    A student who contributes by laughing along, even nervously, often as a defense mechanism or to confirm allegiance.

  • Target

    The person on the receiving end of verbal, indirect, or physical bullying behaviours from others.

  • Bystander

    Recognizes bullying is happening but chooses to do nothing. Contributes by inaction.

  • Upstander

    Stands up to bullying behaviours and offers emotional support. This is the positive role we promote.

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Categories of Bullying Behaviours

Bullying takes several forms. Recognizing the type of behaviour is the first step toward reporting it.

  • Verbal Bullying

    Repeated, negative use of speech, sign language, or gestures (e.g., swearing, discriminatory language, offensive comments).

  • Physical Bullying

    Repeated, negative use of body contact to intentionally hurt others (e.g., punching, kicking, or pinching).

  • Indirect Bullying

    Repeated, negative non-physical/non-verbal actions (e.g., cyberbullying, rumours, secret sharing, or isolating someone).

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Frederick Gough School Peer Mentors: What They Do

A dedicated team chosen from Year 9 and 10 who promote emotional health and wellbeing across the school.

Core Activities:

  • They are a key part of the Anti-Bullying Team, undertaking specific work relating to our anti-bullying message.
  • Run The Talking Shop in W07 for Year 7 and 8 students on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday lunchtimes. *Note: Please collect a card from your Learning Coordinator to gain entry to the building at lunchtime.*
  • Provide support during Year 7 Form Time.
  • Help facilitate the Year 6 Transition process.
  • Assist with PREP activities.
  • Continuously undertake training to enhance their support skills.
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Cyberbullying: Online Safety and Reporting

Behaviour that is repeated, negative, and intentional to hurt others can also take the form of cyberbullying across social media platforms, messaging services, and emails.

  • All students can screenshot evidence of online bullying behaviour, and then report and block people on their social media using the reporting mechanisms one each platform.
  • If you or a young person are experiencing online sexual abuse, harassment or grooming, you must report this immediately to the police, Children's Services, and the school's safeguarding team. It can also be reported to CEOP following the link below.

Important: It is illegal to view any indecent images or nudes of young people.

Report Directly to CEOP (Child Exploitation Online Protection) →

⚖️ Consequences and Educational Development

At Frederick Gough School, we strive to deal with incidents of bullying behaviour in a swift and effective manner. Our support strategies are centered upon education and reflection, often examining the impact bullying has had on other people. While pupils displaying this behaviour will be sanctioned in line with the school's Behaviour Policy. Alongside this, we also ensure periods of reflection and education occur to modify behaviour and prevent reoccurrence.

Our Core Aims:

  • To eradicate any form of bullying when it occurs. We encourage all parties to be open and honest to resolve bullying issues.
  • To protect and support those who are bullied.
  • To change the behaviour of the bully.
  • To ensure bullying incidents are dealt with using restorative practice.

Our intervention strategies are part of a graduated response, fully outlined in the policy. Ultimately, all strategies are led by the needs and wishes of the child.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Advice for Parents & Carers

If you think your child is being bullied, please contact the school immediately. We will do all we can to support your child and resolve the situation.

View Anti-Bullying Alliance Advice for Parents →
View General Anti-Bullying Alliance Resources →