Anti-bullying
All UK state schools, by law, need to have an anti-bullying policy.
The core values of The Compass Academy are forgiveness, endurance and community.
In order to promote this the themes of equality, tolerance and a respect for others run throughout our curriculum and pastoral core.
Compass Academy’s aim is for pupils to leave with all the tools they need to be successful, positive contributors to society, both within and outside of their own local communities.
Bullying is counterproductive to this aim and therefore bullying is not tolerated at The Compass Academy.
The Compass Academy uses a range of approaches to educate our young people to prevent incidents of bullying. The Compass Academy considers an act of bullying to be any act designed to wilfully hurt, upset or threaten another person. This is inclusive of actions which are: verbal, physical, cyber and emotional. This includes incidents where the aggressor’s motivators are based on racism, homophobia, a superior sense of possessing physical or intellectual attributes, accent or socio-economic status.
The Compass Academy also has a range of approaches in place to resolve and deal with bullying issues, should they still arise. These include: ‘no blame’ support groups, restorative practice and circle time in conjunction with, where required, sanction, reprimand and parental involvement.
Reporting your concerns
If you have a bullying concern, please contact us immediately in one of the following ways:
Email: hello@com.hlt.academy
Telephone: The Compass Academy and ask for your child’s Tutor or SLO.
In person: ask your child to approach any member of staff.
Emotional Wellbeing
At Compass, we are committed to supporting the positive mental health and wellbeing of our whole school community (children, staff, parents and carers). We have a supportive and caring family ethos and our approach is centred on the value of ‘kindness’, where every individual is valued and respected. We endeavour to ensure that children are able to manage times of change and stress and aim to ensure that they are supported to reach their potential or to access help when they need it.
We also have a role to ensure that children learn about what they can do to maintain positive mental health, what affects their mental health, how they can help reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues, and where they can go if they require help and support.
At our school, we understand that at times, life presents us with challenges that can make us feel vulnerable and at times, we may require additional emotional support. We take the view that positive mental health is everybody’s business and that we all have a role to play in supporting each other.
For concerns relating to your child’s emotional wellbeing, please contact the Academy’s Designated Safeguarding Lead, Mr B Holdstock.
For mental health advice/support, please contact CAMHs: https://www.humber.nhs.uk/Services/contact-point.htm
If immediate help/support is required, please contact CAMHs Crisis team:
The CAMHS Crisis & Intensive Home Treatment Team can be accessed via 01482 259400.
Alternatively, call 999 if you are concerned that someone may be at risk of immediate danger or harm.