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• Support the school's anti-bullying policy, actively encouraging their child to be a positive member of
the school.
• Contact their child's class teacher immediately if they are concerned that their child might be being
bullied, or who suspect that their child may be the perpetrator of bullying.
• Contact the Headmaster if they are not satisfied that their concerns have not been dealt with
appropriately. Parents will be asked to come in to a meeting to discuss the problem.
• Allow the school to resolve the problem with the bully/ies and their parents.
• Encourage their child to behave responsibly and punctually on entering and leaving the school site.

• The school strongly urges parents not to incite their child to defend themselves through the use of
inappropriate language or behaviour.

• Be aware that bullies have often been victims themselves.

Resolution of Bullying Incidents
The parents of the perpetrator and also the victim, may be questioned about the incident or about their
general concerns. With the victim’s permission bring together the victim and bully to genuinely
apologise, plan the way forward and make a fresh start. The bully will be sanctioned but also supported,
in response to the incident/s and encouraged to empathise with the victim. Foster genuine
understanding of how hurtful the behaviour has been. Both the victim and the bully will be offered
emotional support as often a child showing bullying behaviour will have severe emotional damage
themselves. After the incident/incidents have been investigated and dealt with, each case will be
monitored to ensure repeated bullying does not take place. Make the bully and victim aware that they
may be under pressure from their peer group to reignite the issue. It is the bully and victim’s
responsibility to declare the matter resolved and move on.

Classroom Management
Teachers’ classroom management will link strongly to the RBIS Behaviour Policy. This includes a
positive ethos with emphasis on the dignity of each pupil, on praise and reward, rather than punishment.
The skills of self-discipline must be learnt early in life. All Students will know that their teacher is the
person to whom they can talk in confidence. Students will be given the opportunity in class to discuss
bullying and how to deal with it. Students will be encouraged to discuss how they get on with others
and how to form positive attitudes towards them. This includes a review of what friendship really is and
how to treat everyone with dignity and respect. Teachers will be aware that they can radically affect the
incidence of bullying and that it must always be taken seriously. All staff must be aware of any obvious
or subtle unrest and act upon it whatever the lesson. Ignoring the unrest gives the wrong signals.
Teachers will be aware that they can radically affect the incidence of bullying and that it must always be
taken seriously.

Playground Management
The staff on duty should be patrolling the playground areas and constantly monitoring the behaviour of
Students. In the case of minor misbehaviour – a pupil will be given the chance to apologise to the victim
– this may stop the situation getting out of hand. The staff on duty will report bullying to the Form
Teacher who in turn will act in accordance with the agreed policy and inform the Headmaster or
members of the Senior Leadership Team.

Recording and Monitoring of Bullying Incidents
Bullying instances are reported and recorded so that patterns can be identified. Mr. Cooper has an
incident file to record all instances of bullying and staff are informed of any incidents at RBIS Bangkok.

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Rasami British International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students
and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is our aim that all students fulfil their potential.