GLF Schools

Anti-Bullying

  • Casey Potter – Assistant Headteacher (DSL)
  • Caroline Gibbins – Headteacher (DDSL)
  • Gayle Merriman – Home School Link Worker (DDSL)
  • Grace Smith – Pastoral Assistant (DDSL)
  • Debbie Standing – Inclusion Assistant (DSL)
  • David Baker – Deputy Headteacher (DDSL)
  • Kirsty Seagrove – SENCo (DDSL)

 

Anti-Bullying

At Springfield Primary School, we are committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and respectful environment where every child feels valued and supported.
Bullying of any kind is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. We work proactively to promote kindness, empathy, and understanding through our curriculum, assemblies, and everyday interactions.

Our staff are trained to recognise and respond to any signs of bullying swiftly and effectively. We encourage pupils to speak up if they ever feel worried, and we ensure they know who they can talk to for help.

By working together—staff, pupils, and parents—we aim to create a school community where everyone can learn, grow, and thrive free from fear or intimidation.

 

We aim to build a community based on partnership with parents, children, staff, governors and the wider community underpinned through our school values: Aspire, Contribute, and Explore. 

 

In providing a safe environment for children, the school does not tolerate any form of bullying behaviour, including repeated acts of aggression and/or discrimination. All acts of bullying are taken seriously and will be dealt with in accordance with our anti-bullying policy.

As a school we are proud to take place in the annual Anti-Bullying Week, with a range of activities, circle times and assemblies to raise awareness, promote a culture of inclusion and acceptance, and highlight the impact of bullying and the role we all take in preventing it. This is supported by our P.S.H.E. curriculum through which children learn the value of diversity, difference and acceptance and our Whole School Thrive programme, which delivers targeted assemblies and themed afternoons to address specific needs and topics.

 

Our Anti-Bullying Policy underpins this commitment. It outlines how we actively prevent bullying, ensure swift intervention when concerns arise, and promote a culture rooted in empathy, accountability, and support for all.

Anti-Bullying Week 2025, organised by the Anti-Bullying Alliance, takes place from Monday 10th to Friday 14th November, featuring the inspiring theme "Power for Good". This theme encourages every pupil to recognise their capacity to make a positive difference—by speaking up, supporting one another, and building a community where kindness prevails. s part of the week, we'll join in Odd Socks Dayto celebrate individuality and raise awareness of what makes us unique.

 

How We Bring “Power for Good” to Life

  • Empower Pupils: Through assemblies and age-appropriate activities, children learn how even small acts of kindness can help stop bullying.
  • Teaching Resources: We’ll use free, high-quality materials and lesson plans tailored for our school’s age groups.
  • Social Media & Community Awareness: Families are encouraged to share positive messages online using #AntiBullyingWeek and #PowerforGood (if applicable).
  • Pupil Voice: Through discussions, posters, writing or art projects, students will explore what ‘Power for Good’ means to them.
  • Whole-School Involvement: Staff, pupils, and families work together to foster an inclusive culture—one that celebrates uniqueness and treats everyone with dignity.

 

 

If you have a concern about bullying

Members of the school community can report incidents of bullying through:

Pupils
  • Use of classroom Emotional Register to indicate to staff member that they are upset and require support.
  • Conversations with the class teacher or other trusted member of staff.
  • Use of the class worry box.

Parents and Carers

In the first instance any concerns should be addressed to a child’s class teacher via:

  • Face to face conversation at drop off / collection times.
  • Letter or email (info@springfield.surrey.sch.uk) addressed to class teacher.
  • Telephone conversation

If the child’s class teacher is unavailable or in the event of a serious allegation parents can also contact a member of the Pastoral Team using the methods outlined above.

Parents are encouraged to report any concerns to the school in the first instance rather than seek to address incidents themselves.

 

Our Anti-Bullying Policy

Our school’s Anti-Bullying Policy is reviewed and updated annually to incorporate feedback from pupils, staff, parents and members of the school community. You can access a copy on the following link or alternatively paper copies are available from the school office.

Please click here to view the Anti-bullying Policy

In addition, we have a "child-friendly" version of this policy, which has been written by and for the children of Springfield Primary School, which summaries the key information in a simple and visual way. You can access a copy of this document here and paper copies are available in classrooms and from the school office.

Please click here to view the Children's Anti-bullying Policy

If you would like to be involved in reviewing and shaping our school’s anti-bullying policy please consider joining our Parent Forum, or we would be pleased to receive your thoughts via email (info@springfield.surrey.sch.uk). We also ask parents to participate in surveys to give feedback on elements of the school organisation, including anti-bullying and behaviour.

 

Useful links and resources

Is it bullying? - A useful resource when speaking to your child about issues before reporting them to the school.
https://www.elsa-support.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Is-it-Bullying-1.pdf

National bullying helpline - This website has a number of useful resources including instructions on how to block and report instances of bullying on social media platforms:
https://www.nationalbullyinghelpline.co.uk/social-media.html

Anti-Bullying Alliance - This website has a number of resources on a range of topics including spotting the signs of bullying and what to do if your child is accused of being a bully.
http://www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/tools-information/advice-parents
There are also useful anti-bullying videos to access through their YouTube channel.
Click on this link to view the videos.

Our Pupil Parliament focus on creating a culture of kindness in the school through their #Choose Kindness programme (see links below) which has involved presentations in lessons, leading assemblies and making calm jars for all classes.

Springfield Primary School are very proud to have achieved the gold accreditation from the All Together Programme, click here for further information.