Anti-bullying

At Selly Oak Trust School we do not tolerate any form of bullying. Once we are informed that a child may be subject to bullying, we investigate and ensure it is dealt with swiftly. At our school we use the term STOP...Several Times On Purpose. Students are encouraged to communicate to staff and submit a STOP form if they have concerns regarding bullying.

We have students who are members of the Anti-bullying Committee. Some members wear a blue high visibility vest with peer support on the back. If a student feels that they are being bullied on the playground and don’t want to go to a teacher, they will be able to talk to a member of the anti-bullying committee who will then report it to the staff. 

Our Lead Person for Anti-Bullying is Ms R Harris. If parents or carers need to discuss a bullying concern or suggestion, please contact Ms Harris on 0121 472 0876. 

UNICEF UK Rights Respecting School Award

In October 2016, we achieved the UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools award at LEVEL 1. Just prior to this, we received the Assessor’s report which gave examples of good practice found during the assessment process; the following quotes are taken from the report:

“Anti-bullying work is a strong feature of the school with students making a clear connection to Article 19, the right to be safe. All pupils have signed a ‘STOP’ anti-bullying pledge, committing to treat others with fairness and respect, to report any incidents of bullying, and to help others feel safe in school. One Year 11 student described the impact of the anti-bullying committee as follows:

‘They [pupils] see me as a role model, it’s improved their confidence. I help with bullying issues and realise that this is a right.”

Mr Wilkinson – Prevention, Support & Intervention Manager