Anti - Bullying Policy
Bungay Black Dog Running Club will not accept or condone bullying and will address all forms of bullying. Everybody involved with running, whatever their role, has a responsibility to work to stop bullying.
Action to help the victim and prevent bullying
An individual should:
1. Take all signs of bullying very seriously
2. Encourage all young people to speak and share their concerns, help the victim to speak out and tell the person in charge or somebody in authority. Create an open environment.
3. Investigate all allegations and take action to ensure the victim is safe.
Speak with the victim and bully/ies separately.
4. Reassure the victim that you can be trusted and will help them, although do not promise
that you will not tell what has been said.
5. Keep a record of what is said (what happened, by whom and when).
6. Report any concerns to the Child Welfare Officer (Paul Seary or Sally Nicholls).
Action toward the bully/ies
1. Talk through the incident with the bully/ies, explain the situation and try to get the bully/ies to understand the consequences of his/her/their behaviour. Seek an apology to the victim/s.
2. Inform the bully/ies parents/guardians/carers.
3. Insist on the return of borrowed items and the bully/ies compensate the victim.
4. Impose sanctions as necessary after consultation with the Club's Committee.
5. Encourage and support the bully/ies to change behaviour
6. Hold meetings with the family/ies to report on progress
7. Keep a written record of action taken,
Important Contacts:
Welfare Officer: Paul Seary 01986 896824 (h) or 07767 875156 (m) paul@krc.co.uk
Junior Coordinator: Tom Pullinger 01379 608906 (h) or 07717 712209 (m) tvpullinger@btinternet.com
Junior Coaches: John White 01986 896594(h) or 07712 836209 (m) johnfrederickwhite@yahoo.co.uk
Christine Muttit 01508 518683(h) or 07503 165626 (m) potty1@btinternet.com
Sue Potter 01502 716153 (h) or 07780 707972 (m) susanpotter57@hotmail.com
Tom Pullinger 01379 608906 (h) or 07717 712209 (m) tvpullinger@btinternet.com
