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Addressing Bullying and Wellbeing Ambassadors

What are Addressing Bullying and Wellbeing Ambassadors?

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They are a pupil led body made up of pupils in Years 11-14 are set up for educating and supporting their peers. These pupils undergo extensive training both online such as the Be There Certificate and in person through external providers such TAMHI and Action Mental Health. Our Ambassadors are a constant presence in school through leading assemblies and carrying out break time duties for all years. 

 

Why do we have Ambassadors? 

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  • The purpose of our Addressing Bullying and Wellbeing Ambassadors is to create a safer and more supportive environment for pupils. ​

  • Peer Support: Ambassadors provide peer-to-peer support, making it easier for pupils to seek help and feel understood by someone their own age.​

  • Awareness and Education: They will lead campaigns and educational sessions to raise awareness about bullying and mental health, helping to change attitudes and behaviours.​

  • Promote Inclusivity: They promote a culture of inclusivity and respect, celebrating differences and encouraging tolerance.​

  • Early Intervention: By being approachable and vigilant, they can identify and address issues early, preventing them from escalating whether this be in the corridors, playgrounds or buses.​

  • Empowerment: The role of the Ambassadors empower pupils to take an active part in creating a positive school culture, boosting their confidence and leadership skills.​

“We aim to encourage and inspire all of our pupils to feel that they have a part to play in creating a safe and welcoming school to learn, achieve and succeed.”

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What is Bullying Type Behaviour?

In Northern Ireland, the legal definition of bullying is outlined in the Addressing Bullying in Schools Act (NI) 2016. According to this act, bullying includes (but is not limited to) the repeated use of:

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  • Verbal, written, or electronic communication

  • Any other act

  • Any combination of these

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These actions must be carried out by a pupil or group of pupils against another pupil or group of pupils, with the intention of causing physical or emotional harm.

 

Socially unacceptable behaviour becomes bullying type behaviour when, based on the information gathered, all four parts of TRIP are confirmed. TRIP stands for TARGETED, REPEATED, INTENDED, PSYCHOLOGICAL and/or PHYSICAL harm.

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  • When the behaviour is Targeted at a specific pupil or group of pupils.

  • When the behaviour is Repeated over a period of time.

  • When the behaviour is deliberately Intended to cause harm.

  • When the behaviour causes, Psychological, Emotional, or Physical harm.

 

A significant One-off Incident can be considered bullying type behaviour in certain circumstances and if included in the school’s Addressing Bullying Behaviour policy.  For example, where a digital communication has been repeatedly and intentionally shared to cause harm.

What are the different types of bullying?

Bullying generally takes on one of three forms and can happen anywhere:

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  • Physical: hitting, kicking, punching, stealing or hiding belongings, pulling hair, sexual assault.

  • Verbal: name-calling, teasing, taunts, threatening language, nasty comments, offensive and/or sexual remarks.

  • Indirect: cyber-bullying, dirty looks, excluding from groups, graffiti, malicious gossip, starting or spreading rumours, intimidation.

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“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”

Further Help

If you need further help, please get in touch with any member of staff within the school specifically your Form Teacher, Head of Year or Year Counsellor. You can also speak to Mr Shearer who is in charge of the Addressing Bullying and Wellbeing Ambassadors.

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You can also have a look at the following links:

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