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Bullying

Bullying is behaviour by an individual or group, usually repeated over time, that intentionally hurts another individual or group
either physically or emotionally.
Bullying includes, but is not limited to;

• Verbal: e.g., name-calling, taunting, mocking,
• Physical: e.g., kicking, hitting, pushing, taking belongings,
• Cyber Bullying: e.g., text messaging, sexting, up-skirting, prank mobile calls and inappropriate use of social media
• Emotional: e.g., excluding people form social groups and spreading hurtful and untruthful rumours
• Causing physical or emotional damage (which may cause psychological damage) to a student or group of students and
can be motivated by prejudice on grounds of race, religion, violent extremism or radicalisation, culture, sexual
orientation, gender, homophobia (including bi-phobic or transphobic comments), disability and special educational
needs or because a student is a looked after child or adopted or is in care or has caring responsibilities. It might be
motivated by actual differences between children, or perceived differences.

Bullying can seriously damage a young person’s confidence and self-worth; it is the responsibility of all staff to actively support
children who are being bullied and to act in a supportive and confidential manner if a student approaches them with an
allegation of bullying.

Aggressive Behaviour

All members of the Millfield Community have a right to feel safe.

Whilst disagreements are to be expected when students spend so much time together, arguments should be resolved through
discussion and compromise, not physical or verbal assault.
Sanctions for fighting may range from a Level 4 or Level 5 detention to suspension or expulsion, as such behaviours contravene
both the behaviour and safeguarding policies.

If a student is found to have orchestrated, organised or become involved in a pre-arranged fight or physical altercation they
should expect to be suspended, potentially pending the Headmaster’s decision.

Respectful language and behaviour

Kindness is a keystone to life at Millfield.
Fear, fatigue, culture shock and a multitude of other factors may manifest themselves as defiance. . We seek to understand
the triggers for this behaviour.

However, we all have a responsibility to communicate kindly and clearly, and behaviour deemed to be deliberately
discourteous will be sanctioned.
It is better to seek support for factors that may trigger impolite actions. defiance or disrespectful behaviour will range from a
Level 2 detention to suspension depending on the severity.

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