Anti-bullying policy
At Marr College we want our young people to feel welcome and safe and able to build positive relationships with their peers and with adults. We aim to be an inclusive, caring, welcoming and friendly school and have high aspirations for all our learners.
We CARE about all our young people and support each other’s wellbeing and aim to provide a supportive environment that promotes mutual respect.
We CARE about all our young people and support each other’s wellbeing and aim to provide a supportive environment that promotes mutual respect.
‘Bullying takes place in the context of relationships. It is behaviour that can make people feel hurt, threatened, frightened and left out and it can happen face to face and online’
(Respect Me Website)
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Say It Out LOUD Charter
Marr College are delighted to have achieved the Say It Out LOUD Charter. The charter was created by the South Ayrshire Youth Forum to ensure children and young people have a say on mental health and wellbeing actions within their school. The Say It Out LOUD Panel was impressed with projects introduced at Marr, which encourage friendship and support. Examples of the projects include new pupil Mental Health Ambassadors who run drop ins where other pupils can go to access support. |
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Anti-Bullying Policy Launch
As part of Marr College’s focus on promoting good mental health amongst the young people, we have launched the school’s revised Anti-bullying policy. After consultation with parents, carers and pupils from all year groups on the bullying behaviours experienced, how they would feel comfortable reporting issues and what they felt would prevent bullying, it has been formalised in line with South Ayrshire Council’s policy guidelines and Respect Me recommendations for effective policy.
With a focus in both Personal Support and PSE classes on recognising the forms of bullying and how to speak out to a trusted person, Marr College is trialling a new method of reporting bullying behaviour through a QR code found on posters around the school. These posters are located in discreet, communal areas where young people who may not have the confidence to approach their Guidance teacher can scan the QR code and give details on an easy form. The Guidance team will follow up and resolve these concerns with the young person.
Along with the Say It Loud Charter, it is hoped that young people feel empowered and heard in the school community by accessing the support they need to enjoy learning and life.
As part of Marr College’s focus on promoting good mental health amongst the young people, we have launched the school’s revised Anti-bullying policy. After consultation with parents, carers and pupils from all year groups on the bullying behaviours experienced, how they would feel comfortable reporting issues and what they felt would prevent bullying, it has been formalised in line with South Ayrshire Council’s policy guidelines and Respect Me recommendations for effective policy.
With a focus in both Personal Support and PSE classes on recognising the forms of bullying and how to speak out to a trusted person, Marr College is trialling a new method of reporting bullying behaviour through a QR code found on posters around the school. These posters are located in discreet, communal areas where young people who may not have the confidence to approach their Guidance teacher can scan the QR code and give details on an easy form. The Guidance team will follow up and resolve these concerns with the young person.
Along with the Say It Loud Charter, it is hoped that young people feel empowered and heard in the school community by accessing the support they need to enjoy learning and life.
Marr College Anti-Bullying Policy
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