We are committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment that is free from bullying. We take a zero tolerance approach to bullying, be it from adults or children, and such behaviour will not be tolerated under any circumstances. The victim is never responsible for being the target of bullying.

• No-one at our club should feel threatened or unhappy.
• Everyone has a duty to see that bullying does not happen.
• If anyone feels bullied, tell someone.
• If you know someone who is being bullied, tell someone.
• If it happens again, keep on telling

Bullying is defined as the 'repeated harassment of others' through emotional, physical, verbal and/or psychological abuse. Examples of such behaviour are:

Preventing Bullying
We will make every effort to create a tolerant and caring environment. We develop and facilitate workshops with the children that discuss issues surrounding bullying openly.

Dealing with Bullying
We know that despite all our best efforts to prevent it, bullying will, on the rare occasion occur.

• All incidents will be addressed and handled sensitively.
• We will inform you of any such incidents regarding your child.
• All incidents will be reported to the co-ordinator and recorded.
• Where appropriate, we will encourage and facilitate meetings between the parents and/or children involved.
• Anyone disclosing an incident of bullying, will be:
• Reassured that they were right to do so
• Given time to fully explain the incident.
• Any victim of bullying will:
• Be helped and supported.
• Be kept under close supervision.
• Have their welfare checked regularly.
• The behaviour of the child who is bullying will be addressed in accordance with the Behaviour Policy.