At Frederick Gent School, safeguarding is at the heart of our School. That’s why we have developed our safeguarding campaign to ensure our students feel safe and supported at school. Every term we focus on a specific safeguarding theme tailored to the needs of our 12,000 students.
This term’s focus is ‘Worried about bullying? – Be an Upstander.’ This theme will focus on how banter can become bullying and the importance of being an Upstander.
This campaign proactively aims to raise awareness, encourage more open conversations and ensure every student feels safe, support and heard. By facilitating meaningful learning, students will be empowered to speak up about bullying whether they are experiencing it themselves, witnessing it, or unsure about what constitutes bullying.
This term’s focus is particularly relevant as we navigate:
• Raise Awareness: about the different forms of bullying (physical, verbal, online, social exclusion) and their impact.
• Encourage Reporting: Promote safe and confidential ways for students to report concerns without fear of judgment or retaliation.
• Support and Intervention: Ensure timely and compassionate support for those affected, with clear procedures for intervention and resolution.
• Promote a Culture of Kindness: Foster a school environment where respect, empathy, and inclusion are at the heart of daily interactions.
Throughout the term assemblies, Tutor Time and Personal Social Health and Economic (PSHE) lessons will explore these topics in depth. Students will be equipped with practical strategies to support their peers effectively.
Safeguarding is a collective effort and by empowering students to talk to their Trusted Adult and together we’re building a stronger, more supportive School community.
