The headteacher/Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or another member of as appropriate to the school) leadership staff (amend will interview all parties involved. The DSL will be informed of all bullying issues where there are safeguarding concerns. The school will speak with and inform other staff members, where appropriate. The school will ensure parents/carers are kept informed about the concern and action taken, as appropriate and in line with child protection and confidentially policies. Sanctions, as identified within the school behaviour policy, and support will be implemented in consultation with all parties concerned. If necessary, other agencies may be consulted or involved, such as the police, if a criminal offence has been committed, or other local services including early help or children’s social care, if a child is felt to be at risk of significant harm. Where the bullying of or by pupils takes place off school site or outside of normal school hours (including cyberbullying), the school will ensure that the concern is fully investigated. If required, the DSL will collaborate with other schools. Appropriate action will be taken, including providing support and implementing sanctions in school in accordance with this policy and the school’s behaviour policy. A clear and precise account of bullying incidents will be recorded by the school in accordance with existing procedures. This will include recording appropriate details regarding decisions and action taken. Note: Schools should ensure they access Cyberbullying Cyberbullying ’s guidance When responding to cyberbullying concerns, the school will: Act as soon as an incident has been reported or identified. Provide appropriate support for the person who has been cyberbullied and work with the person who has carried out the bullying to ensure that it does not happen again. Encourage the person being bullied to keep any evidence (screenshots) of the bullying activity to assist any investigation. Take all available steps where possible to identify the person responsible. This may include: looking at use of the school systems; identifying and interviewing possible witnesses; Contacting the service provider and the police, if necessary. Work with the individuals and online service providers to prevent the incident from spreading and assist in removing offensive or upsetting material from circulation. This may include: Support reports to a service provider to remove content if those involved are unable to be identified or if those involved refuse to or are unable to delete content.
The headteacher/Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or another member of leadership staff (amend as appropriate to the school) will interview all parties involved. The DSL will be informed of all bullying issues where there are safeguarding concerns. The school will speak with and inform other staff members, where appropriate. The school will ensure parents/carers are kept informed about the concern and action taken, as appropriate and in line with child protection and confidentially policies. Sanctions, as identified within the school behaviour policy, and support will be implemented in consultation with all parties concerned. If necessary, other agencies may be consulted or involved, such as the police, if a criminal offence has been committed, or other local services including early help or children’s social care, if a child is felt to be at risk of significant harm. Where the bullying of or by pupils takes place off school site or outside of normal school hours (including cyberbullying), the school will ensure that the concern is fully investigated. If required, the DSL will collaborate with other schools. Appropriate action will be taken, including providing support and implementing sanctions in school in accordance with this policy and the school’s behaviour policy. A clear and precise account of bullying incidents will be recorded by the school in accordance with existing procedures. This will include recording appropriate details regarding decisions and action taken. Cyberbullying Note: Schools should ensure they access ’s Cyberbullying guidance When responding to cyberbullying concerns, the school will: Act as soon as an incident has been reported or identified. Provide appropriate support for the person who has been cyberbullied and work with the person who has carried out the bullying to ensure that it does not happen again. Encourage the person being bullied to keep any evidence (screenshots) of the bullying activity to assist any investigation. Take all available steps where possible to identify the person responsible. This may include: looking at use of the school systems; identifying and interviewing possible witnesses; Contacting the service provider and the police, if necessary. Work with the individuals and online service providers to prevent the incident from spreading and assist in removing offensive or upsetting material from circulation. This may include: Support reports to a service provider to remove content if those involved are unable to be identified or if those involved refuse to or are unable to delete content.