At St Joseph's, we have high expectations of how the children treat each other. We take all reports of bullying very seriously.

Roles and responsibilities  

The Senior Leadership team lead on anti-bullying across the school:

• following the school's policy in line with good practice 
• ensuring that agreed protocols are followed  
• evaluating the progress the school is making in relation to the anti-bullying agenda  
   

Class teachers are responsible for the day-to-day implementation of practices and they will: 

• support the development of an appropriate culture within school  
• support children who have experienced bullying  
• respond to children who have bullied  
• model appropriate, respectful behaviour 
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Children in this school will: 

• embrace a culture that respects difference 
• support children who have experienced bullying behaviours.  
• model appropriate, respectful behaviour 
   

Governors are responsible for monitoring the above.