Incidents of bullying are rare in the Afterschool due to the levels of supervision.
Any forms of bullying, whether physical or verbal, will be taken seriously. The victims will always be supported and every effort will be made to find the reason for the aggression/intimidation.
The perpetrator will receive appropriate sanctions as outlined in the policy and the help he/she needs.
Parents will be informed and the situation reviewed regularly.
If Skoolz Out is unable to find a successful solution the matter will be referred to outside agencies (e.g. educational psychologist) the Afterschool will then work in partnership with both the Afterschool and the parent.
A child must NEVER be put into a humiliating situation either by another child, staff members or visitors.
If this situation arises it must be dealt with accordingly i.e. humiliation by another child to be dealt with by staff members, otherwise the incident must be reported to the room Senior or the Manager.
We do not label children in a negative manner i.e. “naughty” or use this word. Alternative language is offered to the children and to adults.
We often have talks on bullying and explain to children that all children are different and things one person finds silly or funny may not be a child who is quieter or more sensitive than others.
We have rules in afterschool that the children have adopted themselves in order to encourage them to follow them.