Antibullying

Anti Bullying Policy SNF 2023

Antibullying Resources

Indicators which may suggest a child is being bullied

Physical Indicators:
Unexplained bruising, cuts etc.
 
Loss of/ damage to personal property
 
Hunger or thirst
 
Frequent minor illnesses, headaches, tummy
 
Bedwetting
 
Loss of appetite
 
Obsessive behaviour, physical appearance, weight
 
Stammering
 

Requests for extra money

Emotional/ Psychological Indicators:
Outbursts of anger, temper, irritability at home
 
Bullying brother and sisters, parents
 
Well behaved child suddenly troublesomeSigns of depression

 Changes in: mood, appetite, sleep pattern
 
Tiredness, neglect of appearance
 
Expressions of sadness, worthlessness
 
Nightmares, crying at night
 
Restless, dangerous, wild, disruptive behaviour
 
Cynicism, black mood
 
Implied or overt threats of suicide

School Related Indicators:
Reluctance to go to school,Wanting to be accompanied

Returning in bad form

Changing route

 Avoiding certain days/lessons
 
Nervousness in class
 
Punctuality problems
 
Poor concentration
 
Deterioration in school work
 
Expressions of hopelessness
 
Fewer phone calls, friends calling, invitations
 
Reluctance to take part in activities
 
Abusive phone calls, texts, emails