To help keep all pupils safe, please ensure the school has up-to-date information about any allergies your child may have. Accurate allergy information enables us to put appropriate support plans in place, train staff effectively, and respond quickly in an emergency. We all have a part to play in creating a safe environment, including following our nut-aware policy and being mindful of the food brought into school. If your child has an allergy, please contact the school or update their details via Arbor. Be Allergy Aware Posters for AAW25

Anti-Bullying

What is bullying?

Bullying is behaviour that is:

  • repeated
  • intended to hurt someone either physically or emotionally
  • often aimed at certain groups, for example because of race, religion, gender or sexual orientation

What are the different types of bullying?

  • Physical Bullying
  • Verbal Bullying
  • Cyber Bullying
  • Indirect 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

Use the Report It button below to report bullying.

Click here to report it

Support

 Online resources are available for students to access for support if they are experiencing issues with bullying.