Core definition of Bullying Behaviour
Bullying is identified when ALL THREE aspects below, are present:
The behaviour is bullying when:
- It is targeted behaviour, online or offline that causes harm. The harm caused can be physical, social and/or emotional in nature.
- Bullying behaviour is repeated over time and
- Bullying behaviour involves an imbalance of power in relationships between two people or groups of people in society.
What you can do as a parent to support Anti Bullying in our school
Collaborate with the school
- Read the school's policy: Familiarize yourself with your school's s Bi Cinnealta, Anti Bullying policy and procedures.
- Attend meetings: Participate in follow-up meetings about incidents and stay in communication with teachers and school staff.
- Provide feedback: Engage in policy reviews and provide feedback to help improve the school's anti-bullying efforts.
Engage with your child
- Maintain open communication: Talk regularly with your child about their school experiences and encourage them to speak openly about any problems.
- Discuss online safety: Talk about online friendships and the importance of safe internet use, and teach them that no one has the right to hurt another person.
- Encourage positive behaviour: Encourage empathy, kindness, and standing up for others.
Support incident resolution
- Listen and reassure: If your child is involved in a bullying incident, listen to them, reassure them they did the right thing by telling you, and help them establish the facts, perhaps by keeping a diary.
- Understand the process: Recognize that the school will contact you to discuss the matter and the actions being taken. They will seek your input on how to support the actions.
- Participate in follow-up: You should be involved in a follow-up review of an incident, usually within 20 school days, to assess if the behaviour has ceased.