Anti-bullying
What is bullying?
Bullying is repeated negative behaviour that is intended to make others feel upset, uncomfortable or unsafe.
Bullying is unacceptable behaviour.
Bullying can take place for many reasons:
Homophobic and biphobic bullying
Transphobic bullying
Gender or sex-based bullying
Sexual bullying
Cyber bullying
Racist, religiously-motivated or cultural bullying
Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) bullying
Other – we recognise that students may experience bullying for a variety of other reasons
Our student anti-bullying charter
Students will recognise each other’s rights to
i) be physically safe;
keep own possessions and money;
be free of insult, derogatory terms and teasing;
be able to associate with other young people for companionship and friendship.
The culture of the academy will encourage students to ensure the:
ii) physical safety of others;
security of everyone’s personal possessions and money;
freedom from hurt by name-calling, teasing and inclusion of all students in play and learning activities
Where to get help
You can talk to any member of staff if you are worried about bullying.
You can talk to your Tutor and Heads of Year. For very serious issues, we have specialist staff who can help you, including Mrs Baldwin (our Designated Safeguarding Lead) and Mrs Ram (our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead).
Tootoot
An app which makes it simple to report anything from bullying to mental health concerns. You can find it at https://coopacademymanchester.tootoot.co.uk/
People to talk to outside the academy
You might find you need to speak to someone at evenings, weekends and during holidays. We recommend the organisations below to our students.
Kooth | Kooth.com
A free, anonymous, confidential website where young people can go for online counselling support.
Childline | 0800 1111 | www.childline.org.uk
A free 24 hour service by phone and online. Their website has some great information about a range of problems.
Samaritans | 116 123 | jo@samaritans.org
Available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts.
Young Minds | www.youngminds.org.uk
A website with lots of information about mental health and the services that are available from the NHS.