Outline Of The Policies And Procedures

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Task17. Outline the policies and procedures that should be followed in response to concerns or evidence of bullying and explain the reason why they are in place. The legislation regarding safeguarding and chid protection ensures that all the children are safe, secure and protected from any kind of potential harm which may affect their health or development. Children in learning settings may come across various types of experiences like bullying, cyber-bullying, discrimination, etc. These types of experiences where perpetrator could also be a child or a group of children can disturb the process of learning. It also has long term effects on the child being bullied and the child/ group of children who are bullying. ‘Department for education advice preventing and tackling bullying (2013) ‘, advices that all the educational settings must prevent and respond to bullying. The Education and Inspection Act 2006 states that school must have measures in place to prevent all forms of bullying and all these measures should be communicated to staff, children and parents. Independent School Standard Regulations 2010 states that effective anti-bullying strategies must be drawn up and implemented by the Academy and Independent schools. The Equality Act 2010 which replaces previous anti-discrimination laws with single act makes it unlawful to discriminate, harass or victimise any pupil in relation to admission, ways to provide education, exclusion of any pupil from benefit, facility or service or any other harm. Safeguarding children and young people: The Children Act 1989 states that bullying incidents should be considered as a child protection concern when there are possible reasons to suspect the child’s suffering or likely to suffer signif... ... middle of paper ... ...hould such repetition occur, it will result in far more serious punishment leading ultimately to permanent exclusion. • Acknowledge that they are personally responsible for their choice of future behaviour. • Accept a period of reflection where the incident is considered and a means of reparation is decided upon. • Be prepared to discuss strategies with staff/parents to help them to understand & refrain from bullying behaviour in the future. • Accept a course of counselling sessions to focus on the causes of the behaviour and ways to improve Pupil who are bullied: • Receive help and support. • Receive guidance in dealing with bullying behaviour and in becoming less susceptible to it. • Are given the opportunity to nominate a teacher to whom they can report further incidents and from whom they can seek help and advice. • Are offered in school counselling sessions.

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