A framework for Redbridge schools

Experiencing bullying can be a blow to your child's self esteem and can affect their learning and future life.

We are committed to ensuring that schools are safe environments for our children. We relaunched the policy 'Combating Bullying - a Framework for Redbridge Schools' in November 2007 (download this policy from link under Useful documents below).

Each school is also expected to develop its own policy which can stand alone or form part of a Behaviour/Discipline Policy.

Remember:

• Find out how you can support the school in its policy
• Find out how you can support your child in the process
• If you are not sure of your school's policy please ask to see it

Also see frequently asked questions about bullying by clicking the FAQ link above.

Useful links

• Anti-bullying campaign
  Advice for parents and pupils on bullying
• Careline
  A confidential crisis telephone counselling service
• Kidscape
  Helping to keep children safe
• National Association for Pastoral Care in Education
  Provides support, specialist information and expertise by producing discussion documents and position statements and submitting evidence to DCSF
• Runnymede Trust
  Leading independent think tank on ethnicity and cultural diversity
• Victim support
  Independent charity which helps people cope with the effects of crime

Useful documents

• Combating Bullying - A framework for Redbridge Schools (PDF 811kb)
  A document to assist schools in developing and revising policy and procedures to combat bullying
• Combating Bullying - Information for parents (PDF 269kb) 
  A guide for parents worried about bullying