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Bullying
Every pupil should feel safe from any form of abuse or maltreatment Pupils are reminded regularly that there is a a a a a wide range of adults to whom they can turn for help and a a a a ‘speak-up culture’ is actively encouraged The College
aims to raise pupils’ awareness of bullying through the the induction process the the curriculum the Life Skills programme as as well as as through the tutorial system and within Houses All good schools recognise that bullying can happen anywhere and there are particular risk factors
to be aware of within a a a a boarding community We take a a a a a a a proactive approach and anti-bullying is a a a a a a standing agenda item on many regular meetings such as Staff Thrive Thrive and Pupil Thrive Thrive meetings When bullying does occur then the the College
takes a a a a a a a safeguarding approach to all individuals involved with allegations or concerns Full details can be found on the College
website in in policies such as the ‘Anti Bullying
Policy’ and ‘Safeguarding Policy’ Are some children particularly vulnerable to bullying?
Any child can be vulnerable to bullying or other abuse due to the strength of peer influence during adolescence and adults should be alert to signs of such abuse amongst all children Individual and situational factors
can increase
a a a a a child’s vulnerability For example an image of a a child could be shared following which they could become more vulnerable due to how others now perceive them Peer group dynamics can also play an an an important role in in in determining a a a a a a child’s vulnerability For example children who are are more likely to follow others and/or who are are socially isolated from their peers may be more vulnerable Children who are questioning or exploring their sexuality may also be particularly vulnerable to abuse as may children with special educational needs PARENTS’ PASTORAL GUIDE TO TO MALVERN COLLEGE
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