Bullying and harassment policy

All those involved with education in North Yorkshire take bullying very seriously. As a Local Education Authority we advise schools on anti-bullying policies and strategies and do our best to support young people, parents/carers, schools and local communities.

This aim of this website is to provide access to the wide range of information and support available. Direct links are provided to the main national "anti-bullying" websites where you can find a whole range of advice and support and to key national and North Yorkshire LEA documents.

There is also a helpline number below for you to ring if you need information, advice or support.

(The photographs above were taken with the consent of the children involved in a staged environment - this is not a real bullying incident)

Useful downloads

Bullying Action Charter [227kb]

Charter which asks schools to sign up to a set of expectations and to work with staff, pupils and parents to create a school community where bullying is not tolerated.

NYCC Guidelines and Self Evaluation Framework for Schools [523kb]

Provides guidance to schools on anti-bullying stategies and on developing an anti-bullying policy. Also includes advice for parents and pupils.

Don't Suffer in Silence [159kb]

A pack produced by the DfES offering practical advice for combating bullying in schools.

Guidelines towards Responding to Incidents of a Racist Nature [190kb]

Includes guidance on what is unacceptable behaviour/language and what constitutes an incident of a racist nature, guidance for recording procedures for unacceptable behaviour/language and racial harassment, for responding to unacceptable behaviours, for

Weblinks

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Bullying
Direct.gov advice for pupils, families and teachers on how to tackle bullying
Anti-Bullying Alliance
The Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA) was founded by NSPCC and NCB in 2002 and brings together 50 national organisations to work together to reduce bullying.
National Youth Advocacy Service
National Youth Advocacy Service offers advice, information, support and representation to any child or young person who wants to have their wishes and feelings taken into account when decisions are made about them.
ChildLine
ChildLine is the free 24-hour helpline for children and young people who can call their helpline on 0800 1111 about any problem, at any time - day or night. ChildLine counsellors are there to help you find ways to sort things out.
Kidscape
Kidscape is a national charity helping to prevent bullying and child abuse. Their website contains information for children, young people, parents and professionals on tackling bullying.
Bullying Online
Bullying Online is a registered charity providing help and advice on tackling bullying. Their website containing a wide range of information for parents and young people.
Advisory Centre for Education
The Advisory Centre for Education is an independent registered charity, which offers information about state education in England and Wales for parents of school age children.

Contacts

Network co-ordinator - behaviour, emotional and social difficulties

nigel.ogley@northyorks.gov.uk
Tel: 01609 533168

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Parental advice line

Tel: 01609 538960

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North Yorkshire County Council, County Hall, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 8AD | Tel: 0845 8 72 73 74 | Fax: 01609 532009