Opportunities should be taken in the delivery of pastoral care and of PSE, and as appropriate in Assemblies, to explain School policy on bullying. Staff may also make use of opportune moments in lessons and activities to highlight the issue of bullying and to reinforce this message. Staff need tbe aware of areas of the School where bullying might take place, be sensitive to the times and situations when it may occur, and always keep a watchful eye. Staff on duty at break and lunchtime should patrol these areas regularly, as should monitors and prefects. Staff should be punctual and keep to published lesson times.
Bullying often happens before classes start or if classes have been dismissed early.
Staff should set a personal example. No member of staff should ever bully a class or an individual. Staff need to be alert to racist and sexist language and actions which are a form of bullying. Members of staff should be on the alert for any changes in a pupil's behaviour that he or she is being bullied. If bullying is seen or reported If bullying is seen by or reported ta member of staff, he or she should follow the established procedures.