Intent
Everyone at Harehills Primary School has the right to feel welcome, safe and happy. We want our children to say they feel “free from bullying.”
At Harehills Primary School we are committed to ensuring that all pupils learn in a supportive, caring and safe environment without fear of being bullied. Our school is a place where every person has the right to be themselves, to be included and to learn.
As a school, we are going to STOP bullying.
Bullying is defined as being:
- Several
- Times
- On
- Purpose
What is Bullying?
Bullying is hurtful or unkind behaviour which is deliberate and repeated. Bullying can be carried out by an individual or a group of people towards an individual or group. The STOP acronym can be applied to deï¬ne bullying – Several Times On Purpose.
No form of bullying will be tolerated and all incidents will be taken seriously.
Bullying can take different forms and it is important that we know these:
Physical - touching somebody in an unkind way for example, punching, kicking
Emotional - hurting other peoples feelings and leaving someone out on purpose.
Racial - calling somebody names because of the colour of their skin.
Cyber - saying unkind things by instant messages, social media and texts.
Verbal - being teased or called names you do not like.
How to spot if someone is being bullied
Pupils who are being bullied may show changes in behaviour, such as becoming shy and nervous, feigning illness, taking unusual absences or clinging to adults. Adults should be aware of these possible signs and investigate further if they feel a child is being bullied.
Sometimes they may not want you to know that they are being bullied but you can see that they are being bullied because of how they look.
Do they look sad? Worried? Upset?
If you are worried about something yourself or worried for a friend, you can write your problem down in your class worry box.
Find out more
If you want to find out more please click below to see our Harehills Primary School Anti Bullying Policy, Child Friendly Anti-Bullying Policy and useful websites to support parents and children with Bullying.
Anti-Bullying Week at Harehills Primary
Every year we celebrate Anti Bullying week at Harehills Primary School.
Anti-Bullying Week 2025 Video - Power For Good
During Anti-Bullying Week 2025, we brought the whole school together for a dedicated assembly focused on the theme Power for Good. Children explored the power of words, influence and actions, and reflected on how power can appear in everyday life through confidence, popularity, leadership, friendship groups and behaviour choices. This learning was then developed further in classrooms, where pupils discussed how power can be used positively to show kindness, include others and stand up for someone who may need support, as well as how it can be misused through teasing, exclusion or control. Throughout the week, a strong emphasis was placed on empowering children to recognise unkind behaviour, speak up safely and seek support from a trusted adult, reinforcing our commitment to a respectful, inclusive and caring school community.
