RFL Safeguarding Resource

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Signs of Bullying
Behavioural
• Wants to stay around authoritative figures.
• Self-harm/attempted suicide.
• Reluctance to go to training.
• Becoming withdrawn or depressed.
• Lack of concentration.
• Avoidance of particular people/groups.
• Performance drop/inconsistent.
• Mood swings.
Dealing with Bullying
Be proactive with the team you are working with. Speak to the CWO
about promoting a good strong anti-bullying policy as this will help to
prevent bullying occurring. Some suggestions would be:
• Involving children in the development of a policy and
review this annually.
• Make sure everyone is aware of the policy and the
club’s commitment to it.
• Regularly remind people of it.
• Take part in the annual anti-bullying week.
• The guidelines should be part of an active policy.
• Consider the impact of social networking within the
guidance as this is often neglected and is where
bullying frequently takes place.
• Promote the guidelines in your club’s code of conduct or
practice.
• Ensure the concepts of equity, value and inclusion.
• Take all signs of bullying seriously.
• Involve parents.