Prospectus - Flipbook - Page 7
ANTI-BULLYING / CHILD PROTECTION
Anti-Bullying Policy
St Colman’s High School & Sixth Form College is mindful of the impact anti-social
behaviour and bullying type behaviour has upon children and their families.
The school is a “telling school” and we respond carefully to all reports received.
The school follows the guidance of the Education Authority and CCMS in both its
Anti-Bullying policy and safeguarding policy.
All staff receive regular training and work collaboratively to prevent incidents.
Where an incident of anti-social or bullying behaviour is found to have occurred
the school takes reasonable action to support individual students and correct
behaviour. This may include but is not limited to sanctions, counselling, student
and parent interview and a period of monitoring and pastoral support.
External agencies may be involved as appropriate.
Child Protection
St Colman’s High & Sixth Form College has a statutory duty in regard to child
protection. All staff are trained annually, using Education Authority training
materials and concerns are raised with appropriate staff. The school’s designated
and deputy designated teachers are made known to students and parents. The
school works closely with external agencies, when concerns are made known and
require intervention by professionals outside school.
Home /School Communication
St Colman’s High & Sixth Form College values the working relationship with
parents and guardians and provides opportunities for communication both
scheduled and as requested by parents or students. The school endeavours to
respond to requests within a reasonable timeframe.
The school has a “not seen, not heard” policy regarding mobile phones.
Communication with students can be facilitated through the school office.
Means of communication include, homework diary, school books, parents app
school social media, in person meetings in school, phone calls, and letters or
emails to school. Parent teacher meetings are scheduled annually and written
reports provided to parents once a year.
The first point of contact for parents is the Form Teacher, more serious issues may
be escalated to the Year Head, or Head of Pastoral Care. The Vice Principal and
Principal will be involved in concerns of greater significance and where issues
remain unresolved the matter may be referred to the Board of Governors.
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