We define bullying as the wilful desire to hurt, threaten or frighten another person. 

We believe that:

• any action that upsets the victim is a form of bullying. 

• anyone who is being picked on or victimised is being bullied. 

• bullying is not the fault of the victim.

• pupils at KNBS have the right to feel safe from bullying.

• it is not acceptable for staff or other pupils to ignore bullying.

• there is no such thing as an innocent bystander where bullying is concerned.

At KNBS, we recognize that bullying is as likely to take place here as in any other school.

The issue of bullying is given a high profile in lessons, assemblies, small group or one-to-one interview sessions, staff meetings and staff development.

Every pupil has frequent opportunities to talk to staff about any experiences of bullying.  Teachers and Learning Support Assistants will initiate these opportunities as often as possible.

Staff will listen sympathetically and take appropriate action in accordance with the school's behaviour policy using techniques designed to help both the victim and the bully in the future.  Pupils who fail to respond to attempts to modify bullying behaviour are likely to be excluded from school.

We intend KNBS to be known as a place where bullying is totally unacceptable.