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What to do if you are being bullied<br />
The <strong>School</strong> is a community which can only work successfully if all its<br />
members treat each other with respect and consideration. Everyone<br />
has the right to attend school without being bullied or being victims<br />
of verbal or physical abuse. Verbal comments of a racist, homophobic<br />
or sexist nature are a particular cause for concern. If you have a problem<br />
of this sort then follow the procedures below:<br />
(a)<br />
(b)<br />
(c)<br />
If you have a problem while coming to school or going home, then report the<br />
incident to your Form Tutor.<br />
If you have a problem in a lesson, then report your concern to the subject<br />
teacher who will deal with the situation or refer it to the appropriate member<br />
of staff.<br />
If you have a problem at break or lunchtime, then report to the nearest duty<br />
member of staff.<br />
Always keep your parents informed of any problems you are experiencing at school.<br />
Remember to keep on telling your subject teacher, form tutor, Director of Studies or<br />
Senior Management until the problem is sorted out.<br />
Remember any problem that affects your<br />
ability to learn concerns the school.<br />
<strong>School</strong> Learning Mentors<br />
If you have problems in <strong>School</strong>, who can help you?<br />
You can talk to your Form Tutor<br />
You can talk to your Director of Studies<br />
Your Director of Studies can refer you to a Learning Mentor, if necessary.<br />
A Learning Mentor can help you by speaking with you. The Learning Mentor will do their<br />
best to solve your problem.<br />
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