Anti Bullying Policy
At South Dartmoor Community College we take bullying seriously
At South Dartmoor Community College we are committed to the best possible education for everyone. No one can make the most of their education if they are being bullied.
Bullying may take place in College or on the way to College. Bullying may be threats, unwelcome teasing, violence or interference with belongings. It may be what people say or do or even how they look at you. Looks can be very threatening.
There is no excuse for anyone to be a bully.
For a full, printable version of South Dartmoor Community College's Anti-Bullying Policy click here...
In November 2009 SDCC once again took part in Anti-Bullying week. Stimulus material was used from the DCFS website videos “Make Them Go Away”.
If you are a victim of, or need advice about Internet Safety click here for advice...
What to do if you feel that you are being bullied:
- Share your worries. You are not on your own. Staff in the College will believe you and act for you. There will be no repercussions from the bully
- Tell your personal tutor or any other member of staff straight away. Do not worry about looking silly. You will not. Bullies may threaten you with what will happen if you 'tell' but bullying works by you keeping quiet. It is the bully who has the problem, not you, so you should:
TELL SOMEONE!
- The bullies will be dealt with by the member of staff you tell or by a Performance Leader or by the Principal, Deputy Principal, or Assistant Principal. The bullying will be stopped so that you can enjoy College and make the most of the opportunities here.
- In bad cases of bullying, the bully would be suspended or excluded. The Governors would be involved and so would the police.
