How do I know if somebody is being bullied?
If somebody is being bullied they may:
- Behave differently to how they usually behave
- Seem quiet and anxious
- Appear to be sad or upset
- Lack in confidence when they are usually confident
- Say they don’t feel well, especially first thing in the morning
- Start to do less well at school
- Not want to walk to school or to leave the house on evenings or weekends
- Not want to come to school
- Skip lessons
- Have trouble sleeping and seem to be tired all the time because they aren’t sleeping properly
- Become aggressive or disruptive
- Have some unexplained cuts or bruises
- Ask for money or have no money at lunchtimes
- Hurt themselves on purpose
What happens if I report bullying?
Bullying of any type and by anyone will not be tolerated at The Portsmouth Academy.
- All staff will take bullying seriously
- Bullying will be investigated
- Statements from the person experiencing bullying, the student carrying out the bullying behaviour and any witnesses. We may also view CCTV footage
- Where bullying is found to have happened the student carrying out the bullying behaviour will be punished and the person experiencing bullying will be supported
- Parents/carers of those involved will be informed
- Teachers will be told so that they are aware of any concerns
