Anti-bullying Policy

This policy applies to anyone working on behalf of Wilderdays CIC, including volunteers.
The purpose of this policy statement is:
• to prevent bullying from happening between people who are a part of our
organisation or take part in our activities
• to make sure bullying is stopped as soon as possible if it does happen and that
those involved receive the support they need
• to provide information to all staff, volunteers, children and their families about what
we should all do to prevent and deal with bullying.
What is Bullying?
Bullying includes a range of abusive behaviour that is
• repeated
• intended to hurt someone either physically or emotionally.
• a deliberate act done to cause distress solely in order to give a feeling of
power, status or other gratification to the bully.
Bullying can range from ostracising, name calling, teasing, threats and extortion,
through to physical intimidation, assault on persons and/or their property. It can be an
unresolved single frightening incident, or a series of such incidents.
Legal Framework
This policy has been drawn up on the basis of legislation, policy and guidance that seeks
to protect children in the UK. NSPCC Learning provides summaries of the key legislation
and guidance on
• bullying and cyberbullying
• online abuse
• child protection in each nation of the UK.
We Believe That
• people of all ages should never experience abuse of any kind
• we have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all people, to keep them safe and
operate in a way that protects them.
We Recognise That
• bullying causes real distress and affects a person’s health and development
• in some instances, bullying can cause significant harm
• all people, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or
belief, sex or sexual orientation, have the right to equal protection from all types of
harm or abuse
• everyone has a role to play in preventing all forms of bullying (including online) and
Wilderdays CIC
Anti-Bullying Policy
putting a stop to bullying.
We Will Seek to Prevent Bullying By
• developing a code of behaviour that sets out how everyone involved in our
organisation is expected to behave, in face-to-face contact and online, and within
and outside of our activities
• holding regular discussions with staff, volunteers, and where appropriate children,
young people and families who use our organisation about bullying and how to
prevent it
• putting clear and robust anti-bullying procedures in place.
Our regular discussions with staff, volunteers, and where appropriate children, young
people and families will focus on:
• members’ responsibilities to look after one another and uphold the behaviour code
• practising skills such as listening to each other
• respecting the fact that we are all different
• making sure that no one is without friends
• dealing with problems in a positive way
• checking that our anti-bullying measures are working well.
Responding to Bullying
We will make sure our response to incidents of bullying takes into account:
• the needs of the person being bullied
• the needs of the person displaying bullying behaviour
• needs of any bystanders
• our organisation as a whole
We will review the plan we have developed to address any incidents of bullying at regular
intervals, in order to ensure that the problem has been resolved in the long term.
Diversity and Inclusion
We recognise that bullying is closely related to how we respect and recognise the value of
diversity.
We will be proactive about:
• seeking opportunities to learn about and celebrate difference
• increasing diversity within our staff, volunteers, children and young people
• welcoming new members to our organisation.
Contact details
Nominated anti-bullying lead Name: Victoria Dickson
Phone/email: 07854047354, info@wilderdays.uk
NSPCC Helpline 0808 800 5000
We are committed to reviewing our policy and practice at least once a year.
This policy was last reviewed on: 7th January 2023