Anti-Bullying

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