Anti-Bullying
At Rawmarsh, bullying is unacceptable and is not tolerated by students, staff, or the wider community. Never tolerate anyone who seeks to hurt you – either physically or emotionally.
Remember the problem is with them, not you!
If you feel you are being bullied, REACH OUT!
- Don’t retaliate
- Tell a member of staff
- Surround yourself with friends
- Be proud of who you are
- Trust us to help you
If you are being bullied online:
- Don’t reply, save the evidence, report and block, tell a member of staff
If you are being bullied we will support you by:
- Self-esteem support through your Non-Teaching Heads of Year
- Repairing relationships with people who are worrying you
- Mindfulness support through the Student Support Team
- Regular check-ins by the support team
If you demonstrate any behaviour that we consider bullying:
- We will involve your parents/carers
- We will look to modify your behaviour in a supportive environment
- We may put in place serious consequences including suspension from school
Remember to speak up against bullying:
- Standing by silently, or laughing along, helps encourage bullying
- Reach out and connect with students who look like they are left out
- Speak up and report to a member of staff if you observe a fellow student being bullied or harmed
If you are being bullied, or if you witness it, report it to any member of staff. If you feel it is not getting dealt with then tell someone else.
Important Contacts
Miss A Forshaw – Anti-Bullying Coordinator – aforshaw@rawmarsh.org
Mr K Duckworth – Head of KS3 – kduckworth@rawmarsh.org
Non-Teaching Assistant Heads of Year KS3 – ks3@rawmarsh.org
Mrs S Shaw – Head of KS4 – sshaw@rawmarsh.org
Non-Teaching Assistant Heads of Year KS4 – ks4@rawmarsh.org
How to report bullying and block people on social media
If you’re experiencing bullying behaviour on any type of social media, it’s important you know what to do – click each icon below for a factsheet on how to check your privacy settings, report and block someone.
Anti-Bullying Ambassadors
We have a large team of trained Anti-Bullying Ambassadors from Year 7 to Year 11, along with three senior Anti-Bullying Ambassadors in Year 10, who have completed extra training through the Diana Award. The Ambassadors are there should you wish to talk to someone other than an adult in school, and can be emailed at anti-bullyingambassadors@rawmarsh.org
Our senior Ambassadors Lucy, Amy and Jayden run our Anti-Bullying Group which meets every Wednesday 2nd break in Mu2, where you can get advice, meet new friends and have a weekly catch up. If you’re interested in becoming an Anti-Bullying Ambassador, have a look at this website, and register your interest to Miss Forshaw, the Anti-Bullying Coordinator.
Useful Links
If you’re being bullied in or out of school – This article gives an overview of what to do if you are experiencing bullying behaviour both inside and outside of school. This resource is supported by the Department for Education.
If you need advice and support about the types of bullying and staying safe online – Being bullied? Feeling worried or unsafe? Whatever you’re going through, Child Line can support you.
If you’re experiencing cyberbullying – Cyberbullying incidents can be a very confusing and upsetting experience for students, parents, teachers. However, there are many things you can do if you see – or experience – cyberbullying behaviour. It is never ok and we are here to support you through this.
Rawarsh Wellbeing – A section of the website for you with lots of helpful information about what to do if you are struggling
